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Rivel Family History

Rivel 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: Rives, Revel, Rivet, River, Ravel, Rimel, Riel, Rigel, Kivel, Kiel

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Where is the Rivel family from?

You can see how Rivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rivel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rivel families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rivel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rivel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivel. 60% of Rivel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rivel women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Rivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rivel. 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 231 military records available for the last name Rivel. For the veterans among your Rivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rivel in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivel 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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