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Rideau Name Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived on ridged terrain from a derivative of ride ‘fold ridge’ (itself an agent derivative of Old French rider ‘to wrinkle’); or a habitational name from (Le) Rideau the name of several places mainly in the northwestern part of France. In the US this surname is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: Brideau, Reneau, Rider, Rimer, Riser, Rondeau, Pineau, Mineau

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Where is the Rideau family from?

You can see how Rideau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rideau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rideau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rideau families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rideau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rideau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rideau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rideau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rideau. 53% of Rideau men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rideau women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rideau were Waiter and Farmer. .

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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
    53%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waiter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rideau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideau 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Rideau. 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 371 military records available for the last name Rideau. For the veterans among your Rideau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rideau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rideau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rideau in 1962 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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