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Riveles Family History

Riveles 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: Reveles, Rivers, Rives, Rickles, Rieves, Mireles, Riggles, Rivere

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Where is the Riveles family from?

You can see how Riveles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riveles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riveles family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Riveles's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Riveles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riveles 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 144 census records available for the last name Riveles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riveles 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Riveles. 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 29 military records available for the last name Riveles. For the veterans among your Riveles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riveles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riveles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riveles in 1960 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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