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Receveur Family History

Receveur 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: Reever, Recker, Rosevear, Reeve, Reeves, Rechner, Reeder, Recher

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Where is the Receveur family from?

You can see how Receveur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Receveur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Receveur families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Receveur's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Receveur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Receveur 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 Receveur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Receveur. 50% of Receveur men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Receveur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Receveur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Receveur 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Receveur. 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 94 military records available for the last name Receveur. For the veterans among your Receveur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Receveur lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Receveur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Receveur in 1955 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Receveur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Receveur 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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