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Rioja Family History

Rioja 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: Riojas, Rosa, Gioia, Rota, Roda, Roza, Riera, Roma, Riba, Rioux

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Where is the Rioja family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioja 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 122 census records available for the last name Rioja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioja 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rioja. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rioja. For the veterans among your Rioja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rioja lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Rioja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rioja in 1976 was 47, and 20 in 2003.

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