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Nilva Family History

Nilva 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: Silva, Niva, Nitta, Villa, Vila, Niwa, Silvia, Nava, Zilka, Nida

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Where is the Nilva family from?

You can see how Nilva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nilva families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nilva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nilva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nilva ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Nilva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilva 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nilva. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nilva. For the veterans among your Nilva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilva lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Nilva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nilva in 1973 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

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