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Rivord Family History

Rivord 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: Rivard, Ricord, Revord, Record, Rivers, Rivera, Ivory, Rivero, River

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Where is the Rivord family from?

You can see how Rivord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivord family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivord families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Rivord families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivord's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivord families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivord 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 Rivord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivord. 34% of Rivord men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rivord women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rivord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Rivord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivord 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rivord. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rivord. For the veterans among your Rivord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivord lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rivord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rivord in 1966 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivord 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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