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Riviere Family History

Riviere Surname Meaning

French (Rivière): topographic name for someone who lived by the bank of a river or shore of a lake from Old French riviere ‘river shore’ (originally meaning ‘riverbank’ from Latin riparia);

or a habitational name from any of various places called (La) Rivière for example in Indre-et-Loire and Pas-de-Calais.

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


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Where is the Riviere family from?

You can see how Riviere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riviere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riviere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Riviere families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Riviere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riviere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riviere 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 Riviere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riviere. 77% of Riviere women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Riviere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riviere 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 Riviere. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riviere. For the veterans among your Riviere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riviere lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riviere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riviere in 1959 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riviere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riviere 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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