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Livas Family History

Livas Name Meaning

Greek: nickname from livas (classical Greek lips) the sirocco a hot dust-laden wind originating in Libya. Since this wind is hot the term was probably a nickname denigrating someone's temper. Compare Liva . Greek: possibly also a nickname from Turkish liva ‘banner’. Hispanic (Mexico): probably from a shortened form of Spanish olivas ‘olives’ presumably applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked cultivating olive trees or curing and selling olives. The surname may alternatively be of Greek origin (see above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Olivas, Oliva, Ladas, Navas, Rivas, Leva, Lias, Lucas, Lina, Lis

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You can see how Livas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Livas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Livas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Livas families in 1840.

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There are 987 census records available for the last name Livas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livas 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Livas. 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 206 military records available for the last name Livas. For the veterans among your Livas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Livas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livas 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Livas. 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 206 military records available for the last name Livas. For the veterans among your Livas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Livas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Livas in 1956 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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