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Iva Family History

Iva 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: Ida, Ivan, Riva, Iha, Ira, Isa, Niva, Piva, Eva, Uva

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Where is the Iva family from?

You can see how Iva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iva family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Iva family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Iva's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Iva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iva. 100% of Iva men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Iva women worked as a Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iva 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Iva. 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 102 military records available for the last name Iva. For the veterans among your Iva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iva lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Iva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Iva in 1977 was 86, and 90 in 1991.

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