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Riego Family History

Riego Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: topographic name from a Castilianized form of riegu ‘ditch channel furrow’.

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


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Where is the Riego family from?

You can see how Riego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riego family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riego families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Riego family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riego's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riego families in 1911.
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What did your Riego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riego. 75% of Riego men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Barber
    25%

What Riego family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Riego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riego 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Riego. 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 58 military records available for the last name Riego. For the veterans among your Riego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riego lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Riego in 1962 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riego 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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