Origins of the Rivas surname
About the Rivases
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Interesting facts about Rivas
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rivas surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
What are the most common Rivas first names?
Jose
Juan
Maria
Juana
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Common jobs for Rivases
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rivases in 1921
Servant
3
Stret Shop
3
Farm Hands
2
Living On Own Means
2
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Rivases in 1921
Farm Hands
18
General Farmers
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
6
Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing
6
Packing
5
