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Rierd Family History

Rierd 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: Riera, Ried, Lier, Bird, Read, Field, Rivers, Ries, Rider, Mier

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Where is the Rierd family from?

You can see how Rierd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rierd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rierd families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rierd family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rierd's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rierd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rierd 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 54 census records available for the last name Rierd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rierd 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rierd. 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 Rierd. For the veterans among your Rierd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rierd lifespan?

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