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Rials Name Meaning

English: variant of Ryals .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rial, Riels, Ryals, Dills, Neals, Reams, Rans, Bias, Royals, Ris

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Where is the Rials family from?

You can see how Rials families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rials family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rials families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rials families living in Georgia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rials's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rials families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rials surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rials ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rials. 59% of Rials men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rials women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rials were Operator and Manager. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rials. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rials 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Rials. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rials. For the veterans among your Rials ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rials lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rials life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Rials in 1953 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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