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Rivela Family History

Rivela 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: Kivela, Rivera, Rivers, Vela, Favela, Riera, Wivell, Rinella, Rives

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Where is the Rivela family from?

You can see how Rivela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rivela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rivela families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rivela's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rivela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivela 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 212 census records available for the last name Rivela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivela 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Rivela. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rivela. For the veterans among your Rivela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivela lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rivela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rivela in 1970 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivela 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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