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Riolean Family History

Riolean 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: Riordan, Prioleau, Rilea, Rolen, Roldan, Ridlen, Olean, Rolan

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Where is the Riolean family from?

You can see how Riolean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riolean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Riolean families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Riolean's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Riolean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Riolean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riolean 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 immigration records available for the last name Riolean. 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 Riolean. For the veterans among your Riolean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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