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Paiva Family History

Paiva Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from Castelo de Paiva in Aveiro.

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


Similar surnames: Oliva, Cava, Parra, Pia, Papa, Alva, Sava, Pina, Parga, Fava

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Where is the Paiva family from?

You can see how Paiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paiva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Paiva families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Paiva's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paiva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paiva. 38% of Paiva men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Paiva women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paiva were Farmer and Power Machine Operator. .

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Helper
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Power Machine Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiva 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Paiva. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paiva. For the veterans among your Paiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiva lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Paiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paiva in 1951 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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