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Rivea Family History

Rivea 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: Rives, Rivera, Riva, Rivet, Rilea, River, Rover, Raven, Rivers, Ries

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Where is the Rivea family from?

You can see how Rivea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivea family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rivea's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rivea families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Rivea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivea 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rivea. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rivea. For the veterans among your Rivea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivea lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Rivea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rivea in 1987 was 78, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivea 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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