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Riordon Family History

Riordon 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, Gordon, Cordon, Rigdon, Rondon, Bordon, Risdon, Rierson

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Where is the Riordon family from?

You can see how Riordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Riordon families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riordon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Riordon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riordon. 50% of Riordon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riordon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riordon were Labourer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Riordon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Riordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riordon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riordon. 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 767 military records available for the last name Riordon. For the veterans among your Riordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riordon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Riordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riordon in 1947 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riordon 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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