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Rijo Family History

Rijo Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish (Canary Islands; of Portuguese origin): nickname from rijo ‘tough strong’.

This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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You can see how Rijo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rijo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rijo family living in Texas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Rijo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rijo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rijo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rijo 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Rijo. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rijo. For the veterans among your Rijo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rijo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rijo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rijo in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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