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Rivley Family History

Rivley 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: Ridley, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Sivley, Rigley, Pilley, Sibley, Cilley

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Where is the Rivley family from?

You can see how Rivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rivley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rivley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rivley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivley 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 72 census records available for the last name Rivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rivley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rivley. For the veterans among your Rivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivley lifespan?

Average Rivley life expectancy in 1984 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rivley 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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