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Rivali Family History

Rivali 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: Rigali, Rivlin, Riva, Raval, Rivas, Rivard, Rials, Rigoli, Rivelli

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Where is the Rivali family from?

You can see how Rivali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rivali family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rivali families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Rivali families living in New Mexico. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rivali's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Rivali families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rivali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rivali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rivali. 75% of Rivali men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    75%
  • Janitor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Rivali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rivali 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rivali. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rivali. For the veterans among your Rivali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rivali lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Rivali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rivali in 1972 was 70, and 79 in 2002.

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