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Rivette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Rivet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Revette and Rivett . In some cases possibly also French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French rive ‘(river) bank shore’ a cognate of Rivet .

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


Similar surnames: Rivett, Privette, Trivette, Rivest, Revette, Lovette, Prevette

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Where is the Rivette family from?

You can see how Rivette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rivette family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rivette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rivette. 72% of Rivette men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    72%
  • Journalier
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rivette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivette 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Rivette. 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 525 military records available for the last name Rivette. For the veterans among your Rivette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rivette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rivette in 1956 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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