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Riardan Family History

Riardan 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, Rardon, Rardin, Rearden, Reardon, Rahman, Rada, Harden

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Where is the Riardan family from?

You can see how Riardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riardan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riardan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Riardan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riardan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riardan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Riardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riardan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Riardan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riardan. For the veterans among your Riardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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