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Riviers Family History

Riviers 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: Rivers, Riviere, Riviera, Rives, Rivera, Rivero, Revier, Rinier

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Where is the Riviers family from?

You can see how Riviers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riviers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riviers families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Riviers family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Riviers's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Riviers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riviers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Riviers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riviers 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Riviers. 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 82 military records available for the last name Riviers. For the veterans among your Riviers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riviers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Riviers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riviers in 1970 was 62, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riviers 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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