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Rivs Family History

Rivs 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: Ries, Riss, Rives, Riis, Ris, Riva, Rios, Rivas, Ross, Reis

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Where is the Rivs family from?

You can see how Rivs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rivs families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivs's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rivs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivs 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 Rivs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivs. 100% of Rivs 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Rivs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rivs. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rivs. For the veterans among your Rivs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivs 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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