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Rivo Family History

Rivo 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: Riso, Rigo, Rio, Riva, Rizo, Rico, Rich, Vito, Ito, Ring

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Where is the Rivo family from?

You can see how Rivo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rivo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rivo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivo. 100% of Rivo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rivo 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Rivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivo 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Rivo. 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 87 military records available for the last name Rivo. For the veterans among your Rivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rivo in 1965 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

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