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Rifou Family History

Rifou 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: Rioux, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Liou, Rios, Riff, Rufo, Tribou, Picou

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Where is the Rifou family from?

You can see how Rifou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifou family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rifou family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifou's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rifou families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rifou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifou 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rifou. 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 Rifou. For the veterans among your Rifou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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