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Rivao Family History

Rivao 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: Riva, Rivas, Qiao, Rao, Livas, Miao, Xiao, Jiao, Ribar, Riba

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Where is the Rivao family from?

You can see how Rivao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivao family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rivao family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivao's in USA. California had the highest population of Rivao families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Rivao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivao 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rivao. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rivao. For the veterans among your Rivao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivao lifespan?

Average Rivao life expectancy in 1999 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivao 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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