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Rioch Family History

Rioch Surname Meaning

see Riach.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rioch family from?

You can see how Rioch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rioch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rioch families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rioch's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rioch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rioch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rioch. 50% of Rioch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    50%

What Rioch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Rioch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioch 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Rioch. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rioch. For the veterans among your Rioch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rioch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Rioch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rioch in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rioch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rioch 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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