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Rivila Family History

Rivila 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: Vila, Civil, Kivela, Avila, Rivera, Riva, Riviera, Rovira, Revill

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Where is the Rivila family from?

You can see how Rivila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivila family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rivila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivila 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 9 census records available for the last name Rivila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivila 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rivila. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rivila. For the veterans among your Rivila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivila lifespan?

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