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Rivillas Family History

Rivillas 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: Revilla, Villas, Villa, Vilas, Sevilla, Villar, Pasillas, Rinella

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Where is the Rivillas family from?

You can see how Rivillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivillas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rivillas family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivillas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Rivillas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivillas 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 1 census records available for the last name Rivillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivillas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rivillas. 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 Rivillas. For the veterans among your Rivillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivillas lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Rivillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rivillas in 1994 was 91, and 29 in 2002.

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