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Riverd Family History

Riverd 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: Rivers, Rivera, Rivero, River, Rivard, Rivere, Revere, Rover, Rider

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Where is the Riverd family from?

You can see how Riverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riverd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riverd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Riverd families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Riverd's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Riverd families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Riverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riverd 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Riverd. 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 13 military records available for the last name Riverd. For the veterans among your Riverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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