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Rioss Family History

Rioss 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: Ross, Riss, Rios, Riess, Cross, Moss, Rose, Roos, Rosa, Gross

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Where is the Rioss family from?

You can see how Rioss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rioss families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Rioss families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rioss's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rioss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioss 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 52 census records available for the last name Rioss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioss 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rioss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rioss. For the veterans among your Rioss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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