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Riha Family History

Riha Surname Meaning

Czech (Řiha): from a pet form of Řehoř Czech form of Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

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


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Where is the Riha family from?

You can see how Riha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Riha families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Riha's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Riha families in 1880.
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What did your Riha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riha. 25% of Riha men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Riha women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riha were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Sales Clerk
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riha 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riha. 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 Riha. For the veterans among your Riha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riha lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Riha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riha in 1946 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riha 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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