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Riojas Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the province or region of La Rioja or from Rioja a place in Almería province. The region is named for the river Oja which flows through it; the Spanish word río ‘river’ has become fused with the river name which is first recorded in the form Ol(i)a; it may possibly be derived from Latin folia ‘leaves’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rojas, Rio, Rosas, Rozas, Ribas, Rivas, Rios, Rodas, Roza, Rioux

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Where is the Riojas family from?

You can see how Riojas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riojas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riojas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Riojas families living in Texas. This was about 94% of all the recorded Riojas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Riojas families in 1880.
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What did your Riojas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riojas. 47% of Riojas men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Riojas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riojas were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    47%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    36%
  • Servant
    18%
  • Pecan Sheller
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riojas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riojas 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riojas. 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 706 military records available for the last name Riojas. For the veterans among your Riojas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riojas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Riojas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Riojas in 1953 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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