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Rivar Family History

Rivar 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: Ribar, Vivar, Riva, Rivas, River, Rivard, Rover, Vilar, Rivers, Rider

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Where is the Rivar family from?

You can see how Rivar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rivar families living in New Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rivar's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Rivar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivar 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 Rivar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivar. 72% of Rivar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rivar women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Orange Picker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Rivar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Rivar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivar 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rivar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rivar. For the veterans among your Rivar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Rivar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rivar in 1964 was 67, and 3 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rivar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivar 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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