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Riewan Family History

Riewan 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: Rieman, Riera, Kieran, Radwan, Dewan, Nieman, Regan, Kirwan, Rieland

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Where is the Riewan family from?

You can see how Riewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riewan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riewan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Riewan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Riewan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Riewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riewan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riewan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riewan. For the veterans among your Riewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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