Skip to content

Origins of the Rivera surname

About the Riveras

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

Find out more about your family in our records

    or try an advanced search
    Start free trial
    “
    I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
    SS
    Stuart
    Trustpilot logoTrustpilot 5 stars
    1 of 3

    Start your family tree

    Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Riveras.

    Sign up to get started

    Delve deeper into the Rivera family's history

    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 1North WestIsle of ManYorkshireEast MidlandsWest MidlandsEastLondon 6South East 1South WestSouth WalesMid WalesWest WalesNorth WalesRepublic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Riveras lived in london

    Census records trace your ancestors through each generation, so you can follow where your relatives lived through each decade.

    510 Rivera Travel & migration records
    100 Riveras found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Rivera

    How common is your surname?

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

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

    Who were Riveras most likely to marry?

    Our tell us which families married Riveras.

    What are the most common Rivera first names?

    Juan

    Jose

    Maria

    Juana

    Our tell us the names of Rivera family members
    Man with milk churns and census card collage
    Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.

    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

    We found over 54,000 family trees with the Rivera surname

    Trace your family back in time and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Riveras.

    Search for a relative in our family trees

    Learn more about the lives of Rivera family members

    How rare is your surname?

    Have you ever wondered if your family na...

    The rise and fall of these disappearing British surnames

    Could your surname be on the brink of di...

    English surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know

    Ever wondered where our last names come...

    How to find the maiden names of women in your family tree

    Try these simple tricks to pinpoint your...

    4 simple steps to starting your family history journey

    Starting your family history journey is...

    Share your discoveries

    Share to WhatsApp

    Share to Facebook

    Look for a different surname