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Riveira Family History

Riveira Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: variant of Ribeira a habitational name from any of numerous places called Ribeira meaning ‘bank shore’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riveira family from?

You can see how Riveira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riveira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riveira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riveira family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Riveira's in USA. California had the highest population of Riveira families in 1880.
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What did your Riveira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riveira. 60% of Riveira 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Riveira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Riveira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riveira 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Riveira. 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 44 military records available for the last name Riveira. For the veterans among your Riveira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riveira lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Riveira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Riveira in 1948 was 27, and 14 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riveira 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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