Erives Family History

Erives Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly an altered form of Spanish Orives or Portuguese Ourives.

These names are derived from occupational titles that trace back to the Latin term aurifex.

The word aurifex means ‘goldsmith’, indicating a profession related to crafting and working with gold.

This highlights the importance of goldsmithing in the cultural and economic history of the Hispanic community.

Overall, the origin of these names reflects a connection to artistry and craftsmanship in metalwork.

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

Similar surnames: Rives, Fries, Rivers, Ries, Erie, Ives, Aries, Brines, Grivas, Pries

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8	Military Records
106	Immigration Records
322	Census and Voter Lists
157	Member Trees

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In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erives.

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Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Erives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Erives in 1979 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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Erives Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly an altered form of Spanish Orives or Portuguese Ourives.

These names are derived from occupational titles that trace back to the Latin term aurifex.

The word aurifex means ‘goldsmith’, indicating a profession related to crafting and working with gold.

This highlights the importance of goldsmithing in the cultural and economic history of the Hispanic community.

Overall, the origin of these names reflects a connection to artistry and craftsmanship in metalwork.

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

What did your Erives ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erives.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Erives family records will you find?

What is the average Erives lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Erives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Erives in 1979 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

Erives Family History

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