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Rivelle Family History

Rivelle 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: Rivelli, Revelle, Lavelle, Wivell, Rinella, Crivello, Revell, Revello

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Where is the Rivelle family from?

You can see how Rivelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivelle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rivelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivelle 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 88 census records available for the last name Rivelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivelle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rivelle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rivelle. For the veterans among your Rivelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivelle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Rivelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rivelle in 1970 was 60, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivelle 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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