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Riey Family History

Riey 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: Rey, Ries, Riley, Rief, Ried, Riel, Riney, Rieb, Riedy, Riek

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Where is the Riey family from?

You can see how Riey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Riey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Riey families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Riey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riey. 100% of Riey 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Riey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Riey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Riey. For the veterans among your Riey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Riey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Riey in 1961 was 45, and 73 in 1989.

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