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Rieux Family History

Rieux Surname Meaning

French (southern): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream from Occitan rieu ‘stream’ (from Latin rivus); or a habitational name from Rieu(x) the name of several places in various parts of France.

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Altered form under the French influence in LA of Spanish Riado at least as an intermediate form of Reaux.

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


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Where is the Rieux family from?

You can see how Rieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Rieux families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Rieux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rieux families in 1911.
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What did your Rieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rieux. 42% of Rieux men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Mcanicien
    42%
  • Rentier
    17%

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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Rieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieux 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Rieux. 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 144 military records available for the last name Rieux. For the veterans among your Rieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rieux in 1967 was 77, and 68 in 2001.

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