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Rivier Family History

Rivier Name 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: Riviere, Riviera, Revier, Rinier, River, Vivier, Risher, Rover

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Where is the Rivier family from?

You can see how Rivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Rivier families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rivier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivier families in 1911.
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What did your Rivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rivier. 50% of Rivier men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Rivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivier 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Rivier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 165 military records available for the last name Rivier. For the veterans among your Rivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Rivier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rivier in 1959 was 43, and 66 in 2001.

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