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Rijos Family History

Rijos Surname Meaning

Hispanic: plural form of Rijo.

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


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Where is the Rijos family from?

You can see how Rijos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rijos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rijos families living in Iowa. This was about 9% of all the recorded Rijos's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rijos families in 1920.
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What did your Rijos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rijos. 72% of Rijos men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Rijos women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Labrador
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Rijos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rijos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rijos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rijos. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rijos. For the veterans among your Rijos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rijos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rijos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rijos in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rijos 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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