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Rioux Family History

Rioux Surname Meaning

Breton (mainly Morbihan): variant of Riou (see Rio). French (southern): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream from Occitan riou ‘stream’ (from Latin rivus).

It can also be a habitational name from any of various places called with this word, e.g. Rioux in Charente-Maritime or Rioux-Martin in Charente.

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


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Where is the Rioux family from?

You can see how Rioux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rioux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rioux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Rioux families living in Channel Islands. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rioux's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Rioux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rioux 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 Rioux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rioux. 18% of Rioux men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rioux women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rioux were Loom Fixer 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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Loom Fixer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Maid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rioux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rioux 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 Rioux. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rioux. For the veterans among your Rioux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rioux lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rioux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Rioux in 1948 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rioux 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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