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Rivera Lopez Family History

Rivera Lopez 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: Livermore, Rivera, Rivero, Riveron, Liberatore, Rivere, Peralez

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivera Lopez 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 Rivera Lopez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivera Lopez. 29% of Rivera Lopez men worked as a Labrador and 20% of Rivera Lopez women worked as a Bordadora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivera Lopez were Agricultor and Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    29%
  • Labrador
    24%
  • Jornalero
    12%
  • Agricultor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    20%
  • Costurera
    20%
  • El Hogar
    20%
  • Costurera
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 444 immigration records available for the last name Rivera Lopez. 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 523 military records available for the last name Rivera Lopez. For the veterans among your Rivera Lopez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivera Lopez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rivera Lopez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rivera Lopez in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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