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Rivinius Name Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Rivenich a habitational name from a village of this name. The original surname Rivenich is virtually non-existing in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Redenius, Neisius, Ridenour, Dinius, Lenius, Rivers, Rings, Romines

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Where is the Rivinius family from?

You can see how Rivinius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivinius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivinius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rivinius families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rivinius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rivinius families in 1880.
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What did your Rivinius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivinius. 60% of Rivinius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rivinius women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Rivinius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivinius 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Rivinius. 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 283 military records available for the last name Rivinius. For the veterans among your Rivinius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivinius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rivinius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rivinius in 1968 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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