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Riorda Family History

Riorda 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: Riordan, Roorda, Korda, Roda, Riera, Corda, Ronda, Borda, Siordia

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Where is the Riorda family from?

You can see how Riorda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riorda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riorda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riorda family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Riorda's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Riorda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riorda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Riorda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Riorda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riorda 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Riorda. 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 7 military records available for the last name Riorda. For the veterans among your Riorda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riorda lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Riorda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riorda in 1989 was 62, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riorda 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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