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Rida Family History

Rida 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: Rada, Ida, Iida, Roda, Vida, Riba, Reda, Nida, Rita, Riva

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Where is the Rida family from?

You can see how Rida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rida families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Rida families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rida's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rida families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rida 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 Rida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rida. 43% of Rida men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rida women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rida were Bartender and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bartender
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Rida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rida 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Rida. 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 913 military records available for the last name Rida. For the veterans among your Rida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rida lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Rida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rida in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rida 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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