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Riotto Family History

Riotto Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of a personal name ending in -otto such as Mariotto (see Mariotti).

Possibly a nickname from Sicilian riottu, a diminutive of re ‘king’.

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


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Where is the Riotto family from?

You can see how Riotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riotto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Riotto families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Riotto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Riotto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riotto 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 Riotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riotto. 29% of Riotto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riotto women worked as a Sewing Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Presser
    22%
  • Peddler
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    100%

What Riotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Riotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riotto 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Riotto. 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 83 military records available for the last name Riotto. For the veterans among your Riotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riotto lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Riotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Riotto in 1956 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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