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Riven Family History

Riven 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: Raven, Rives, Rivet, River, Given, Risen, Riden, Biven, Niven, Diven

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Where is the Riven family from?

You can see how Riven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Riven families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riven's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Riven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riven 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 Riven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riven. 100% of Riven women worked as an Income.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riven 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Riven. 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 282 military records available for the last name Riven. For the veterans among your Riven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riven lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Riven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riven in 1970 was 68, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riven 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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