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Raivel Family History

Raivel 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: Ravel, Marvel, Raven, Raine, Raines, Savel, Rachel, Ramel, Sawvel

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Where is the Raivel family from?

You can see how Raivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raivel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raivel family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raivel's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Raivel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raivel 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 Raivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raivel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Raivel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Raivel. For the veterans among your Raivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raivel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Raivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raivel in 1982 was 64, and 37 in 2002.

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