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Rivenbark Family History

Rivenbark Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reifenberg (see Rifenburg).

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


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Where is the Rivenbark family from?

You can see how Rivenbark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivenbark family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivenbark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rivenbark families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivenbark's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rivenbark families in 1840.
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What did your Rivenbark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivenbark. 29% of Rivenbark men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rivenbark women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivenbark were Farm Laborer and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Practical Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Rivenbark. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rivenbark. For the veterans among your Rivenbark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivenbark lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rivenbark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rivenbark in 1949 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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