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Riviello Family History

Riviello Surname Meaning

Italian: variant typical of Lucania of the habitational name Rivello from Rivello in Potenza province.

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


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Where is the Riviello family from?

You can see how Riviello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riviello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riviello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Riviello families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Riviello's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Riviello families in 1911.
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What did your Riviello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Button Hole Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riviello. 34% of Riviello men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riviello women worked as a Button Hole Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riviello were 1st Sergeant and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • 1st Sergeant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Hole Maker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Riviello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Riviello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riviello 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Riviello. 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 365 military records available for the last name Riviello. For the veterans among your Riviello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riviello lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Riviello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riviello in 1954 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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