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Rivnyak Family History

Rivnyak 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: Hrivnak, Rovnak, Rivera, Riva, Rivas, Rink, Sivak, Rusnak, Revak

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Where is the Rivnyak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivnyak 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 Rivnyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivnyak. 100% of Rivnyak women worked as a Press Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rivnyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivnyak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rivnyak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rivnyak. For the veterans among your Rivnyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivnyak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Rivnyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rivnyak in 1968 was 76, and 64 in 1998.

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