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Gomez Rivera Family History

Gomez Rivera Surname 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: Rivera, Domeier, Cervera, Olivera, Gmeiner, Guerriero, Guerrier

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Where is the Gomez Rivera family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gomez Rivera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gomez Rivera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gomez Rivera. 60% of Gomez Rivera men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    60%
  • Novicio
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gomez Rivera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gomez Rivera 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gomez Rivera. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gomez Rivera. For the veterans among your Gomez Rivera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gomez Rivera lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gomez Rivera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gomez Rivera in 1971 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gomez Rivera ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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