This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rivedal family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rivedal Family History

Rivedal 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: Rivera, Riedel, Reveal, Rindal, Riedl, Real, Rivers, Redel, Kivela

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rivedal family from?

You can see how Rivedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivedal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivedal family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivedal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rivedal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rivedal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivedal. 100% of Rivedal men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Rivedal | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Rivedal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rivedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivedal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rivedal

Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Rivedal. 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.

View all Rivedal immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Rivedal. For the veterans among your Rivedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rivedal military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rivedal family history

Discover More

What is the average Rivedal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Rivedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rivedal in 1961 was 48, and 93 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rivedal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivedal 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rivedal family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial