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Colva Family History

Colva Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cova, Colla, Cola, Oliva, Cotta, Cole, Cosma, Cala, Pola, Molla

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Where is the Colva family from?

You can see how Colva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colva family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colva's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Colva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colva ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colva ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Colva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colva census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Colva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Colva. For the veterans among your Colva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colva lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Colva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colva in 1983 was 78, and 98 in 2003.

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