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Riwe Family History

Riwe 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: Rowe, Rise, Rike, Riewe, Ruwe, Rawe, Rice, Rine, Rife, Pike

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Where is the Riwe family from?

You can see how Riwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riwe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Riwe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Riwe families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Riwe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Riwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riwe 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 91 census records available for the last name Riwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riwe 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Riwe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Riwe. For the veterans among your Riwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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