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Zayas Rivera Family History

Zayas Rivera 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: Balestrieri, Rivera, Zakaria, Salsgiver, Scriver, Van Riper, Talavera

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What did your Zayas Rivera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zayas Rivera. 50% of Zayas Rivera men worked as an Agricultor and 100% of Zayas Rivera women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Agricultor
    50%
  • Regador
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Zayas Rivera. 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 85 military records available for the last name Zayas Rivera. For the veterans among your Zayas Rivera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayas Rivera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zayas Rivera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zayas Rivera in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

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