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Rias Family History

Rias Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably an altered form Galician or Spanish Ríos (see Rios).

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


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Where is the Rias family from?

You can see how Rias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rias families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rias's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rias families in 1891.
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What did your Rias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rias. 36% of Rias men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rias women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rias were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rias 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Rias. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rias. For the veterans among your Rias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rias lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rias in 1961 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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