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Rivise Family History

Rivise 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: Rise, Riviere, Rives, Riis, Reise, Risse, Rivas, Divis, Revis, Ririe

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Where is the Rivise family from?

You can see how Rivise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rivise families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivise's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rivise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivise 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rivise. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rivise. For the veterans among your Rivise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivise lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Rivise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rivise in 1968 was 74, and 70 in 1992.

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