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Rierney Family History

Rierney 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: Tierney, Cerney, Viernes, Brierley, Birney, Reaney, Cherney, Berney

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Where is the Rierney family from?

You can see how Rierney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rierney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rierney family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rierney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rierney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rierney 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 5 census records available for the last name Rierney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rierney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rierney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rierney. For the veterans among your Rierney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rierney

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