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Origins of the Rivera surname

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About the Riveras

We have a total number of 622 records for people with the last name Rivera.

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Where do most Riveras live?

In 1921, most Riveras lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Riveras

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 107 records for the Rivera surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Riveras most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Riveras.

What are the most common Rivera first names?

  • Juan
  • Jose
  • Maria
  • Juana

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Common jobs for Riveras

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Riveras in 1921
Farm Hands

3

Carpenters

2

General Servant

2

Secretaries

2

Animal And Livestock Farmers

1

Common Male occupations for Riveras in 1921
Farm Hands

177

Sales Clerks

89

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

88

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

53

Kitchen Workers In Hotels

49

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