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Riedon Family History

Riedon 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: Rigdon, Risdon, Creedon, Rondon, Dedon, Rindone, Riedel, Lindon

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Where is the Riedon family from?

You can see how Riedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Riedon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riedon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Riedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Riedon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riedon. For the veterans among your Riedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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