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Rearden Family History

Rearden Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Reardon.

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


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Where is the Rearden family from?

You can see how Rearden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rearden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rearden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Rearden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rearden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rearden families in 1891.
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What did your Rearden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rearden. 60% of Rearden men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Rearden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rearden were Steel Works Labourer and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Steel Works Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rearden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rearden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rearden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rearden. For the veterans among your Rearden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rearden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rearden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rearden in 1953 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rearden 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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