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Rivens Family History

Rivens 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: Rivers, Rives, Ivens, Bivens, Givens, Ravens, Divens, Nivens, Ridens

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Where is the Rivens family from?

You can see how Rivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rivens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rivens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivens. 38% of Rivens men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rivens women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rivens were Janitor and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivens 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Rivens. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rivens. For the veterans among your Rivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rivens in 1955 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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