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Rivau Family History

Rivau 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: Riva, Rivas, Livas, Rau, Ribar, Riba, Ivan, Ribas, Rives, Grivas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivau 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 6 census records available for the last name Rivau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivau 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rivau. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rivau. For the veterans among your Rivau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rivau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rivau in 1963 was 65, and 40 in 1998.

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