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Rivenes Family History

Rivenes 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: Rivers, Ravenel, Rives, Rieves, Dienes, Rines, Ivens, Reveles

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Where is the Rivenes family from?

You can see how Rivenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivenes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rivenes families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivenes's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rivenes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Rivenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivenes 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rivenes. 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 Rivenes. For the veterans among your Rivenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivenes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rivenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rivenes in 1967 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivenes 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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