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Rivaz Family History

Rivaz 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, Riaz, Livas, Ribar, Riba, Ivan, Ribas, Rives, Grivas

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Where is the Rivaz family from?

You can see how Rivaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivaz family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rivaz families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rivaz's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Rivaz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivaz. 60% of Rivaz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Chef
    40%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Rivaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivaz 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Rivaz. 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 132 military records available for the last name Rivaz. For the veterans among your Rivaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivaz lifespan?

Average Rivaz life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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