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Rivota Family History

Rivota 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: Rota, Hirota, Milota, Vota, Ricotta, Rivera, Rivett, Rita, Riva

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Where is the Rivota family from?

You can see how Rivota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivota family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rivota's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rivota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivota 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 49 census records available for the last name Rivota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivota 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rivota. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rivota. For the veterans among your Rivota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivota lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rivota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rivota in 1968 was 48, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivota 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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