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Riend Family History

Riend 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: Friend, Rind, Ried, Rand, Wien, Kind, Ring, Read, Field, Bien

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Where is the Riend family from?

You can see how Riend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riend families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Riend family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Riend's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Riend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Riend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riend 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Riend. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Riend. For the veterans among your Riend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riend lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Riend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riend in 1973 was 50, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riend 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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