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Riotta Family History

Riotta 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: Rotta, Ricotta, Riotto, Liotta, Nitta, Cotta, Rota, Motta, Pitta

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Where is the Riotta family from?

You can see how Riotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riotta family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riotta's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Riotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Riotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riotta 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Riotta. 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 military records available for the last name Riotta. For the veterans among your Riotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riotta lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Riotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riotta in 1975 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riotta 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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