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Rierdan Family History

Rierdan 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: Riordan, Riera, Tiernan, Kieran, Wierman, Nierman, Bierman, Pierman

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Where is the Rierdan family from?

You can see how Rierdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rierdan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rierdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rierdan families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rierdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rierdan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Rierdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rierdan 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rierdan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rierdan. For the veterans among your Rierdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rierdan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Rierdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rierdan in 1945 was 36, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rierdan 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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