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Rivarez Family History

Rivarez 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: Olivarez, Rivard, Alvarez, Nevarez, Rivere, Tavarez, Revere, Linares

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Where is the Rivarez family from?

You can see how Rivarez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivarez family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rivarez family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivarez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rivarez families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivarez 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 13 census records available for the last name Rivarez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivarez 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rivarez. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rivarez. For the veterans among your Rivarez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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