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Rivard Family History

Rivard Surname Meaning

French:: topographic name for someone who lived on a river bank from a derivative of rive ‘(river) bank’.

Derivative of Old French river ‘to prowl indulge in debauchery’ used as a nickname for a womanizer.

Compare Revard, Revoir and Revord.

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


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Where is the Rivard family from?

You can see how Rivard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Rivard families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rivard's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rivard families in 1891.
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What did your Rivard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivard. 17% of Rivard men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Rivard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivard were Truck Driver and 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
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Rivard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rivard. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rivard. For the veterans among your Rivard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivard lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rivard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rivard in 1953 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivard 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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