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Riveley Family History

Riveley 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: Diveley, Ridley, Richley, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Dively, Ringley

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Where is the Riveley family from?

You can see how Riveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riveley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Riveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Riveley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riveley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riveley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Riveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riveley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Riveley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Riveley. For the veterans among your Riveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riveley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Riveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riveley in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riveley 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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