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Rivait Family History

Rivait 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, Rivlin, Riva, Rivet, Rivas, Rivard, Rivkin, Rivest, Privett

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Where is the Rivait family from?

You can see how Rivait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivait family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rivait families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rivait's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rivait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivait 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 Rivait ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rivait. 100% of Rivait men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Rivait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivait 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Rivait. 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 99 military records available for the last name Rivait. For the veterans among your Rivait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivait lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rivait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rivait in 1953 was 30, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivait 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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