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Rivon Family History

Rivon 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: Rion, Rison, Rixon, Simon, Raven, Avon, Rayon, Ligon, Rigdon, Aiton

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Where is the Rivon family from?

You can see how Rivon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rivon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rivon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivon 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 Rivon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivon. 100% of Rivon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Rivon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rivon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rivon. For the veterans among your Rivon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rivon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rivon in 1968 was 89, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivon 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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