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Rivan Family History

Rivan 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: Ivan, Riva, Rivas, Divan, Givan, Ravan, Rian, Raven, Qian, Roman

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Where is the Rivan family from?

You can see how Rivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rivan families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rivan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivan 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 Rivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivan. 43% of Rivan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rivan women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Rivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivan 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rivan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rivan. For the veterans among your Rivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Rivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rivan in 1974 was 32, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rivan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivan 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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