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Rideardson Family History

Rideardson 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: Richardson, Edwardson, Rynearson, Rierson, Willardson, Richarson

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Where is the Rideardson family from?

You can see how Rideardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rideardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rideardson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rideardson families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rideardson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rideardson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rideardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideardson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rideardson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rideardson. For the veterans among your Rideardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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