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Rhid Family History

Rhid 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: Reid, Rhind, Shi, Chi, Reis, Child, Rand, Eid, Read, Shim

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Where is the Rhid family from?

You can see how Rhid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhid family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Rhid family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhid's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Rhid families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhid 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 13 census records available for the last name Rhid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhid 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rhid. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rhid. For the veterans among your Rhid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhid 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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