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Rivi Family History

Rivi 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: Kivi, Risi, Riva, Rini, Ravi, Rizvi, Rich, Ring, Ries, Rudi

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Where is the Rivi family from?

You can see how Rivi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivi family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rivi family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivi's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rivi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Rivi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivi 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rivi. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rivi. For the veterans among your Rivi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rivi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rivi in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivi 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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