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Riolo Family History

Riolo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: habitational name from any of various places called with Riolo or Riola such as Riolo in Modena, Riolo Terme in Ravenna, and Riola in Bologna or from a shortened form of Oriolo, the name of a place in Cosenza province.

Possibly a diminutive of Rio.

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


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Where is the Riolo family from?

You can see how Riolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Riolo families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Riolo's in USA. California had the highest population of Riolo families in 1920.
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What did your Riolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riolo. 49% of Riolo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riolo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riolo were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    49%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Riolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riolo 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Riolo. 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 463 military records available for the last name Riolo. For the veterans among your Riolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riolo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Riolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Riolo in 1948 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riolo 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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