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Rivenburg Family History

Rivenburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reifenberg (see Rifenburg).

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


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Where is the Rivenburg family from?

You can see how Rivenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Rivenburg families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rivenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rivenburg families in 1840.
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What did your Rivenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivenburg. 37% of Rivenburg men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Rivenburg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivenburg were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rivenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivenburg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Rivenburg. 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 480 military records available for the last name Rivenburg. For the veterans among your Rivenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivenburg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rivenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rivenburg in 1958 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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