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Reyden Family History

Reyden 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: Ryden, Redden, Leyden, Heyden, Reynen, Hayden, Heiden, Eden, Reder

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Where is the Reyden family from?

You can see how Reyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Reyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reyden family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyden's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Reyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reyden. 100% of Reyden men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Reyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyden 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Reyden. 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 19 military records available for the last name Reyden. For the veterans among your Reyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyden lifespan?

Average Reyden life expectancy in 1967 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyden 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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