Origins of the Rivitt surname

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    In 1921, most Rivitts lived in east-midlands

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    9 Rivitt Travel & migration records
    440 Rivitts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Rivitt

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    What are the most common Rivitt first names?

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    Common jobs for Rivitts

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

    Commmon female occupations for Rivitts in 1921

    Stocking Weaver

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    House Servant

    3

    Housekeeper

    3

    Shoe Factory

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Rivitts in 1921

    Bricklayer

    4

    Farm Labourer

    4

    Mason

    4

    Cordwainer

    3

    General Labourer

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