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Rivin Family History

Rivin 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: Rivlin, Rovin, Ravin, Divin, Rivkin, Bivin, Gavin, Rubin, Raven

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Where is the Rivin family from?

You can see how Rivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rivin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rivin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivin 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 Rivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk In Store was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivin. 100% of Rivin men worked as a Clerk In Store.

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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

  • Clerk In Store
    100%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Rivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivin 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rivin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rivin. For the veterans among your Rivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rivin in 1970 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivin 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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