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Riach Family History

Riach Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Reach.

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


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Where is the Riach family from?

You can see how Riach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Riach families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Riach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riach 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 Riach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riach. 50% of Riach men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Work and 95% of Riach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riach were Pharmacist and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Work
    50%
  • Pharmacist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

What Riach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Riach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riach 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riach. 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 723 military records available for the last name Riach. For the veterans among your Riach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riach in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riach 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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