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Riatt Family History

Riatt 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: Ritt, Piatt, Hiatt, Wiatt, Batt, Rath, Hatt, Catt, Bratt, Blatt

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Where is the Riatt family from?

You can see how Riatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riatt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Riatt family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riatt's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Riatt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riatt 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 Riatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riatt. 100% of Riatt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Riatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riatt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Riatt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Riatt. For the veterans among your Riatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Riatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Riatt in 1963 was 93, and 60 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riatt 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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