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Rivello Family History

Rivello Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Rivello in Potenza or possibly from either of two places called Rivella in Padova and Vicenza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rivello family from?

You can see how Rivello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Rivello families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rivello's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rivello. 64% of Rivello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rivello women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Tailor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rivello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Rivello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivello 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rivello. 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 152 military records available for the last name Rivello. For the veterans among your Rivello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivello lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rivello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rivello in 1956 was 48, and 46 in 2004.

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