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Riu Family History

Riu 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: Qiu, Niu, Liu, Rau, Rio, Tiu, Ris, Rim, Yiu, Siu

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Where is the Riu family from?

You can see how Riu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riu families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Riu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Riu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riu 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 Riu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riu. 72% of Riu men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Riu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Riu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riu 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Riu. 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 46 military records available for the last name Riu. For the veterans among your Riu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riu in 1963 was 81, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riu 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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