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Riad Family History

Riad Surname Meaning

Arabic: from riāḍ ‘gardens’ a noun with which the Arabian city of Riyadh is also named.

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


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Where is the Riad family from?

You can see how Riad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Riad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Riad families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riad families in 1891.
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What did your Riad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Prentice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riad. 50% of Riad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riad women worked as a Prentice.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Prentice
    100%

What Riad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Riad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riad 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Riad. 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 43 military records available for the last name Riad. For the veterans among your Riad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riad lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Riad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riad in 1987 was 43, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riad 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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