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Riall Family History

Riall Surname Meaning

see Ryall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Riall family from?

You can see how Riall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riall families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Riall family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riall's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Riall families in 1911.
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What did your Riall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riall. 63% of Riall men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Riall women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riall were Farmer and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Riall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riall 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Riall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Riall. For the veterans among your Riall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Riall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riall in 1964 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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