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Rivetts Family History

Rivetts 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: Rivett, Rivette, Privett, Rivers, Rives, Trivett, Kivett, Rivet

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Where is the Rivetts family from?

You can see how Rivetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivetts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rivetts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rivetts families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rivetts's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rivetts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivetts ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rivetts ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Rivetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivetts 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rivetts. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rivetts. For the veterans among your Rivetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivetts lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rivetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rivetts in 1969 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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