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Rivas Family History

Rivas Surname Meaning

Spanish and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Rivas or Ribas (see Ribas). Catalan: variant of Ribas.

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


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Where is the Rivas family from?

You can see how Rivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rivas families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Rivas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rivas families in 1891.
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What did your Rivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rivas. 75% of Rivas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties Religious
    25%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Rivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivas 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Rivas. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rivas. For the veterans among your Rivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivas lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Rivas in 1941 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivas 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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