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Rivale Family History

Rivale 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: Vitale, Vale, Ringle, Riva, Raval, Reale, Rivas, Riffle, Riddle

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Where is the Rivale family from?

You can see how Rivale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivale family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rivale families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rivale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rivale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivale 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rivale. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rivale. For the veterans among your Rivale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivale lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Rivale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rivale in 1981 was 56, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivale 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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