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Riya Family History

Riya 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: Riba, Raya, Rita, Riva, Miya, Ripa, Riga, Riha, Rima, Rye

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Where is the Riya family from?

You can see how Riya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riya families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riya's in USA. California had the highest population of Riya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riya 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 28 census records available for the last name Riya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riya 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Riya. 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 6 military records available for the last name Riya. For the veterans among your Riya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riya 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riya

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