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Riol Family History

Riol 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: Oriol, Rio, Rios, Riolo, Rill, Rion, Riel, Ridl, Rial, Gill

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Where is the Riol family from?

You can see how Riol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riol family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Riol family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Riol's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Riol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Riol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riol 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Riol. 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 9 military records available for the last name Riol. For the veterans among your Riol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riol lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Riol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riol in 1978 was 59, and 84 in 1998.

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