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Riveiro Family History

Riveiro 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: Rivero, Ribeiro, Rivers, Viveiros, Rivera, Riveron, River, Pineiro

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Where is the Riveiro family from?

You can see how Riveiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riveiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riveiro families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Riveiro's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Riveiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riveiro 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 Riveiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riveiro. 100% of Riveiro men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Riveiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Riveiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riveiro 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Riveiro. 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 42 military records available for the last name Riveiro. For the veterans among your Riveiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riveiro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riveiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riveiro in 1965 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riveiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riveiro 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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