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Riojos Family History

Riojos 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: Riojas, Roos, Rokos, Hinojos, Rios, Rojo, Riolo, Rojas, Ross, Rook

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Where is the Riojos family from?

You can see how Riojos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riojos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riojos family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Riojos's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Riojos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riojos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riojos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer Cotton Campes was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riojos. 50% of Riojos men worked as a Laborer Cotton Campes. .

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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 Cotton Campes
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Riojos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riojos 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Riojos. 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 11 military records available for the last name Riojos. For the veterans among your Riojos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riojos lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Riojos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riojos in 1982 was 64, and 41 in 1986.

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