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Reidenson Family History

Reidenson 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: Reierson, Enderson, Ellenson, Henderson, Einerson, Berenson, Benenson

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Where is the Reidenson family from?

You can see how Reidenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidenson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Reidenson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reidenson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Reidenson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Reidenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidenson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reidenson. 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 military records available for the last name Reidenson. For the veterans among your Reidenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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