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Rivelis Family History

Rivelis 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: Rivers, Rives, Rivlin, Ribelin, Velis, Reveles, Riels, Rivelli

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Where is the Rivelis family from?

You can see how Rivelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rivelis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivelis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rivelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivelis 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 Rivelis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Rivelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivelis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rivelis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rivelis. For the veterans among your Rivelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivelis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rivelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rivelis in 1970 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivelis 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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