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Rivett Family History

Rivett Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): nickname from Middle English rivet(te) ‘rivet’ perhaps used for a riveter or maker of rivets.

Variant of Rivette 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Rivett family from?

You can see how Rivett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rivett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 319 Rivett families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rivett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rivett families in 1891.
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What did your Rivett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rivett. 11% of Rivett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 73% of Rivett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivett were Cowman and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    7%
  • Cowman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Rivett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rivett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rivett. For the veterans among your Rivett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rivett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rivett in 1945 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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