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Riherd Family History

Riherd 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: Ryherd, Risher, Rivers, Rider, Richer, Riera, Herd, Rivera, Rimer

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Where is the Riherd family from?

You can see how Riherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riherd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riherd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Riherd families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Riherd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Riherd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riherd 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 Riherd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riherd. 100% of Riherd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riherd women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Riherd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Riherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riherd 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Riherd. 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 145 military records available for the last name Riherd. For the veterans among your Riherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riherd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Riherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riherd in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riherd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riherd 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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