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Rievley Family History

Rievley Surname 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: Ridley, Richley, Riley, Brierley, Risley, Ripley, Ringley, Rieves

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Where is the Rievley family from?

You can see how Rievley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rievley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rievley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rievley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rievley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rievley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rievley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rievley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rievley. 100% of Rievley men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Rievley women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rievley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Rievley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rievley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rievley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Rievley. For the veterans among your Rievley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rievley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rievley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rievley in 1965 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rievley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rievley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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