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Rivais Family History

Rivais 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: Rivas, Rivers, Rais, Livas, Ribas, Rives, Riis, Grivas, Rivlin, Riva

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Where is the Rivais family from?

You can see how Rivais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rivais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Rivais families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rivais's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rivais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivais 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 Rivais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivais. 100% of Rivais men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Rivais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivais 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rivais. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rivais. For the veterans among your Rivais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivais lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Rivais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rivais in 1961 was 66, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivais 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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