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Ruiz Rios Family History

Ruiz Rios 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: Quirion, Rozario, Quiros, Ruggerio, Rizzio, Rosario, Idris, Rivers

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What did your Ruiz Rios ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruiz Rios. 50% of Ruiz Rios men worked as a Jornalero.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    50%
  • Jornalero
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Ruiz Rios. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Ruiz Rios. For the veterans among your Ruiz Rios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruiz Rios lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Ruiz Rios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ruiz Rios in 1978 was 74, and 77 in 1992.

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