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Rivak Family History

Rivak Name 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: Riva, Rivas, Sivak, Revak, Rusak, Rak, Raak, Livas, Ribar, Riba

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Where is the Rivak family from?

You can see how Rivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rivak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rivak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rivak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivak 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rivak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Rivak. For the veterans among your Rivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Rivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rivak in 1983 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

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