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Rivenback Family History

Rivenback 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: Rivenbark, Eisenbach, Reback, Rickenbach, Riback, Rosenbach

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Where is the Rivenback family from?

You can see how Rivenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivenback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Rivenback families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivenback's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rivenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivenback 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 Rivenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivenback. 50% of Rivenback men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Rivenback women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivenback were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Rivenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Rivenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivenback 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rivenback. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rivenback. For the veterans among your Rivenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivenback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rivenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rivenback in 1970 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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