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Rairdon Family History

Rairdon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Riordan.

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


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Where is the Rairdon family from?

You can see how Rairdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rairdon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rairdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rairdon families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rairdon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rairdon families in 1840.
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What did your Rairdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rairdon. 34% of Rairdon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rairdon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rairdon were Clerk and Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Rairdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rairdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rairdon 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rairdon. 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 309 military records available for the last name Rairdon. For the veterans among your Rairdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rairdon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rairdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rairdon in 1951 was 61, and 34 in 2004.

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