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Rivault Family History

Rivault 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: Davault, Devault, Rheault, Covault, Renault, Pinault, Gault, Denault

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Where is the Rivault family from?

You can see how Rivault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivault family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rivault families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivault's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rivault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivault 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 82 census records available for the last name Rivault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivault 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rivault. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rivault. For the veterans among your Rivault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Rivault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rivault in 1965 was 35, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivault 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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