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Rivares Family History

Rivares 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: Linares, Rivers, Rives, Olivares, Nevares, Mijares, Rivas, Tavares

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Where is the Rivares family from?

You can see how Rivares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivares family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rivares family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivares's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rivares families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivares 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 19 census records available for the last name Rivares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivares 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rivares. 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 Rivares. For the veterans among your Rivares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivares lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Rivares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rivares in 1987 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivares 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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