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Rivkin Family History

Rivkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rifkin.

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


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Where is the Rivkin family from?

You can see how Rivkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Rivkin families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rivkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rivkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivkin 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 Rivkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rivkin. 50% of Rivkin women worked as a Dress Maker.

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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

  • Dress Maker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rivkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivkin 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Rivkin. 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 427 military records available for the last name Rivkin. For the veterans among your Rivkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivkin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rivkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rivkin in 1961 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivkin 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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