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Rivara Family History

Rivara Surname Meaning

Italian (northern) and Hispanic (mainly Argentina): habitational name from any of several places in northern Italy named Rivara for example in Torino province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rivara family from?

You can see how Rivara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rivara families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rivara's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rivara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivara 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 Rivara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivara. 43% of Rivara men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rivara women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivara were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Rivara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rivara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivara 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rivara. 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 213 military records available for the last name Rivara. For the veterans among your Rivara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivara lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rivara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rivara in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivara 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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