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Rivell Family History

Rivell Surname Meaning

see Revell

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rivell family from?

You can see how Rivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Rivell families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Rivell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rivell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivell 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 Rivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivell. 50% of Rivell men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Rivell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivell 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rivell. 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 196 military records available for the last name Rivell. For the veterans among your Rivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rivell in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rivell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivell 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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