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Nivela Family History

Nivela 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: Kivela, Vela, Favela, Wivell, Rivera, Savela, Niemela, Snively, Piela

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Where is the Nivela family from?

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

What did your Nivela ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Nivela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivela 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nivela. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nivela. For the veterans among your Nivela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nivela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nivela in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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