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Rivitz Family History

Rivitz 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: Ravitz, Reitz, Rivett, Ritz, Rivet, Rovito, Zavitz, Reinitz, Rietz

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Where is the Rivitz family from?

You can see how Rivitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rivitz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rivitz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rivitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivitz 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 Rivitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rivitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Rivitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivitz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rivitz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rivitz. For the veterans among your Rivitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rivitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rivitz in 1970 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivitz 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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