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Riendeau Family History

Riendeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Reguindeau itself a variant of Raguideau: nickname for a nosy individual derived from regional French raguider ‘to watch’.

The surname Reguindeau is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Riendeau family from?

You can see how Riendeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riendeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riendeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 626 Riendeau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Riendeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Riendeau families in 1911.
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What did your Riendeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riendeau. 28% of Riendeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Riendeau women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riendeau were Cult and Institutrice.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Cult
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Servante
    18%
  • Couturire
    14%
  • Institutrice
    14%

What Riendeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Riendeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riendeau 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Riendeau. 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 947 military records available for the last name Riendeau. For the veterans among your Riendeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riendeau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riendeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riendeau in 1959 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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