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Riotte Family History

Riotte 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: Diotte, Riotto, Notte, Motte, Rotter, Botte, Rotta, Hotte, Ricotta

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Where is the Riotte family from?

You can see how Riotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Riotte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Riotte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riotte. 100% of Riotte men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Riotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Riotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riotte 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Riotte. 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 115 military records available for the last name Riotte. For the veterans among your Riotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riotte lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Riotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Riotte in 1975 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riotte 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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