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Riveria Family History

Riveria Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Rivera.

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


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Where is the Riveria family from?

You can see how Riveria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riveria family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Riveria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Riveria family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riveria's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riveria families in 1901.
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What did your Riveria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riveria. 62% of Riveria 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
    62%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Worker
    10%
  • Kitchen Man
    10%

What Riveria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Riveria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riveria 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Riveria. 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 84 military records available for the last name Riveria. For the veterans among your Riveria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riveria lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Riveria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Riveria in 1963 was 57, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riveria 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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