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Rivera Rivas Family History

Rivera Rivas 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: Riveria, Rivers, Rivera, Livernois, De La Riva, Percival, Verran

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

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivera Rivas. 100% of Rivera Rivas men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Rivera Rivas women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Rivera Rivas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rivera Rivas. For the veterans among your Rivera Rivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivera Rivas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Rivera Rivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rivera Rivas in 1969 was 80, and 85 in 1987.

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