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Rairdan Family History

Rairdan 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: Rairdon, Ramadan, Fairman, Riordan, Rardon, Rardin, Adrian, Rahman

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Where is the Rairdan family from?

You can see how Rairdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rairdan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rairdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rairdan families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Rairdan's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Rairdan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rairdan 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 232 census records available for the last name Rairdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rairdan 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Rairdan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rairdan. For the veterans among your Rairdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rairdan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rairdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rairdan in 1968 was 78, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rairdan 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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