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Rivall Family History

Rivall 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: Ridall, Wivell, Duvall, Ryall, Riva, Revill, Ripoll, Raval, Revell

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Where is the Rivall family from?

You can see how Rivall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rivall family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivall's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Rivall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rivall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rivall. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rivall. For the veterans among your Rivall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivall lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Rivall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rivall in 1981 was 81, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivall 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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