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Rioe Family History

Rioe 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: Roe, Rise, Rio, Rios, Rike, Rion, Gioe, Rice, Rine, Rife

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Where is the Rioe family from?

You can see how Rioe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rioe family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rioe's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rioe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Rioe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioe 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rioe. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rioe. For the veterans among your Rioe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rioe lifespan?

Average Rioe life expectancy in 1973 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rioe 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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