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Riverside Family History

Riverside Name 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, Rivere, Riveria, Revere, Kilbride, Gilbride, Beveridge

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Where is the Riverside family from?

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

What did your Riverside ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riverside. 100% of Riverside men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riverside. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riverside 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Riverside. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Riverside. For the veterans among your Riverside ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riverside lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Riverside life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riverside in 1969 was 87, and 90 in 1992.

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