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Rivitts Family History

Rivitts 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: Rivett, Privitt, Ritts, Evitts, Trivitt, Rivette, Privett, Rivers

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Where is the Rivitts family from?

You can see how Rivitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivitts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivitts family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivitts's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rivitts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rivitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivitts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rivitts. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rivitts. For the veterans among your Rivitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivitts lifespan?

Average Rivitts life expectancy in 1984 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivitts 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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