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Riden Family History

Riden Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Ryden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riden family from?

You can see how Riden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Riden families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Riden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Riden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riden 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 Riden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riden. 36% of Riden men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Riden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riden were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

What Riden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Riden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riden 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Riden. 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 946 military records available for the last name Riden. For the veterans among your Riden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Riden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Riden in 1957 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riden 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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