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Rivoire Family History

Rivoire Surname Meaning

French: topographic name a regional variant of Rivière (see Riviere) or a habitational name from (La) Rivoire the name of several places mainly in the southeastern part of France.

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


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Where is the Rivoire family from?

You can see how Rivoire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivoire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivoire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rivoire families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rivoire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rivoire families in 1891.
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What did your Rivoire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivoire. 25% of Rivoire men worked as a Chef and 67% of Rivoire women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivoire were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Chef
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Rivoire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Rivoire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivoire 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Rivoire. 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 245 military records available for the last name Rivoire. For the veterans among your Rivoire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivoire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rivoire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rivoire in 1962 was 66, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivoire 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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