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Rivells Family History

Rivells 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, Rivers, Wivell, Rinella, Rives, Crivello, Revell, Revello

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Where is the Rivells family from?

You can see how Rivells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivells family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rivells family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivells's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivells 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 33 census records available for the last name Rivells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivells 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rivells. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rivells. For the veterans among your Rivells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivells lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Rivells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rivells in 1969 was 67, and 52 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivells 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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