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Riash Family History

Riash Surname 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: Rash, Rish, Riach, Ras, Rich, Rath, Rush, Ash, Roach, Rase

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Where is the Riash family from?

You can see how Riash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riash family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Riash families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Riash families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riash's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riash families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Riash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riash 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Riash. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riash. For the veterans among your Riash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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