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Rioton Family History

Rioton 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: Roton, Rhoton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Ruston, Wilton, Brinton

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Where is the Rioton family from?

You can see how Rioton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rioton family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rioton's in USA. California had the highest population of Rioton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rioton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rioton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rioton. For the veterans among your Rioton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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