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Rivis Family History

Rivis Surname Meaning

see Revis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rivis family from?

You can see how Rivis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rivis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivis families in 1911.
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What did your Rivis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivis. 82% of Rivis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Picker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rivis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivis 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Rivis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Rivis. For the veterans among your Rivis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rivis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rivis in 1967 was 62, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivis 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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