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Vivar Family History

Vivar Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called with Vivar, especially from Vivar del Cid in Burgos province.

The place is historically significant as it is the birthplace of the medieval warrior Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar is commonly known as El Cid.

His legacy as a national hero has made Vivar a notable location in Spanish history.

Many people with the surname Vivar may trace their ancestry back to this region.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Vivar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vivar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vivar family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vivar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vivar families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

There are 656 immigration records available for the last name Vivar. 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 95 military records available for the last name Vivar. For the veterans among your Vivar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Vivar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vivar in 1971 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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