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Rivella Family History

Rivella 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: Rinella, Rivelli, Kivela, Wivell, Rella, Ramella, Rivera, Tavella

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Where is the Rivella family from?

You can see how Rivella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rivella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rivella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rivella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivella 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 Rivella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivella. 100% of Rivella men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Rivella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Rivella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivella 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rivella. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rivella. For the veterans among your Rivella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Rivella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rivella in 1962 was 64, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivella 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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