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Rivoir Family History

Rivoir 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: Revoir, Rivlin, River, Rizor, Rigor, Rivkin, Giroir, Prior, Risher

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Where is the Rivoir family from?

You can see how Rivoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivoir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivoir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rivoir families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rivoir's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rivoir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivoir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rivoir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivoir. 100% of Rivoir men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rivoir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Rivoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivoir 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Rivoir. 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 87 military records available for the last name Rivoir. For the veterans among your Rivoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivoir lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rivoir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rivoir in 1967 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rivoir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivoir 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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