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Rhivers Family History

Rhivers 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: Rivers, Chivers, Shivers, Rives, Rivera, Rivero, Stivers, Livers

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Where is the Rhivers family from?

You can see how Rhivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhivers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rhivers family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhivers's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Rhivers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhivers 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 28 census records available for the last name Rhivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhivers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rhivers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rhivers. For the veterans among your Rhivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhivers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Rhivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rhivers in 1965 was 78, and 73 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhivers 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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