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Riportella Family History

Riportella Name 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: Portella, Rotella, Portell, Portela, Portelli, Portilla, Fiorella

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Where is the Riportella family from?

You can see how Riportella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riportella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riportella family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riportella's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Riportella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riportella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riportella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riportella. 50% of Riportella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riportella women worked as a Finisher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%
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What Riportella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Riportella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riportella 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Riportella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Riportella. For the veterans among your Riportella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riportella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riportella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riportella in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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