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Rivere Name Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of Spanish Rivero . French (southern): Frenchified form of Catalan Ribera . Compare French cognate Rivière (see Riviere ).

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


Similar surnames: Rivers, Riviere, Piver, Revere, River, Riser, Riter, Rivett, Rimer

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Where is the Rivere family from?

You can see how Rivere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rivere families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rivere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivere. 50% of Rivere men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rivere women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rivere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivere 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Rivere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Rivere. For the veterans among your Rivere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rivere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rivere in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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