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Rivert Family History

Rivert 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, Rivera, Rivett, Rivero, Rivet, River, Sivert, Rivere, Ravert

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Where is the Rivert family from?

You can see how Rivert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Rivert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivert 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 Rivert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rivert. 34% of Rivert men worked as a Journalier.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Courrier
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Rivert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Rivert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivert 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Rivert. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rivert. For the veterans among your Rivert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Rivert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rivert in 1974 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivert 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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