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Rivkind Family History

Rivkind 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: Rifkind, Rivkin, Rivlin, Rifkin, Riskin, Ziskind, Siskind, Kind

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Where is the Rivkind family from?

You can see how Rivkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivkind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rivkind families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rivkind's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivkind 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 Rivkind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivkind. 50% of Rivkind men worked as an Owner and 50% of Rivkind women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivkind were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rivkind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Rivkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivkind 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Rivkind. 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 136 military records available for the last name Rivkind. For the veterans among your Rivkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivkind lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rivkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rivkind in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivkind 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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