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Riario Family History

Riario 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: Rosario, Vicario, Mario, Diorio, Riano, Rozario, Vario, Riccio

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Where is the Riario family from?

You can see how Riario families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riario family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riario families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riario's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Riario families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riario surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riario ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Riario ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Riario. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riario 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Riario. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riario. For the veterans among your Riario ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riario lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Riario life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Riario in 1986 was 80, and 61 in 1997.

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