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Rioth Family History

Rioth 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: Roth, Rieth, Rooth, Rich, Rath, Root, Booth, Roch, Rota, Ruth

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Where is the Rioth family from?

You can see how Rioth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rioth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Rioth families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Rioth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rioth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioth 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 Rioth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rioth. 100% of Rioth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rioth women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Rioth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Rioth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rioth. 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 103 military records available for the last name Rioth. For the veterans among your Rioth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rioth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rioth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rioth in 1963 was 74, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rioth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rioth 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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