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Reviere Family History

Reviere Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Riviere and possibly also of Dutch Revier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reviere family from?

You can see how Reviere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reviere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reviere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reviere family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reviere's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Reviere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reviere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reviere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reviere. 40% of Reviere men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Reviere women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reviere were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reviere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reviere 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Reviere. 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 340 military records available for the last name Reviere. For the veterans among your Reviere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reviere lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reviere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reviere in 1959 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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