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Riola Family History

Riola Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Riola in Bologna province Emilia-Romagna or Riola Sardo in Oristano province Sardinia.

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Riola in Valencia province from Latin rivola a derivative of rivus ‘stream’.

This surname is also found in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Riola family from?

You can see how Riola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riola family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Riola families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Riola's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Riola families in 1891.
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What did your Riola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riola. 39% of Riola men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riola women worked as a Hairdresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riola were Butcher and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Bartender
    16%
  • Locksmith
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Riola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Riola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riola 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Riola. 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 199 military records available for the last name Riola. For the veterans among your Riola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Riola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Riola in 1968 was 95, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riola 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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