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Riachy Family History

Riachy 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: Riach, Rich, Roach, Reach, Richey, Beachy, Ritch, Rach, Risch

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Where is the Riachy family from?

You can see how Riachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riachy family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Riachy families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Riachy families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Riachy's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Riachy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riachy 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 8 census records available for the last name Riachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riachy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Riachy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Riachy. For the veterans among your Riachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riachy lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Riachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riachy in 1999 was 97, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riachy 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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