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Riaz Family History

Riaz Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a Persian personal name based on Arabic riyāḍ plural of rawḍah ‘garden’.

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


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Where is the Riaz family from?

You can see how Riaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Riaz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Riaz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Riaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riaz 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 Riaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riaz. 34% of Riaz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Factory Hand
    23%

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Riaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riaz 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Riaz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Riaz. For the veterans among your Riaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riaz lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Riaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riaz in 1994 was 68, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riaz 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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