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Rivelli Family History

Rivelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Rivello.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rivelli family from?

You can see how Rivelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rivelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rivelli families living in Rhode Island. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rivelli's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Rivelli families in 1920.
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What did your Rivelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivelli. 60% of Rivelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Watchman
    40%

What Rivelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Rivelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivelli 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Rivelli. 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 238 military records available for the last name Rivelli. For the veterans among your Rivelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rivelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rivelli in 1960 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivelli 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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