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Reidan Family History

Reidan 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: Reitan, Reiman, Reida, Reddan, Heiden, Leiman, Reitman, Reidt, Reidel

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Where is the Reidan family from?

You can see how Reidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reidan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Reidan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reidan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reidan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidan 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 Reidan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidan. 100% of Reidan men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Reidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Reidan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Reidan. For the veterans among your Reidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidan lifespan?

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