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Rairden Family History

Rairden 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: Rairdon, Harden, Carden, Marden, Ramsden, Warden, Arden, Baisden

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Where is the Rairden family from?

You can see how Rairden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rairden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rairden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rairden families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rairden's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rairden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rairden 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 Rairden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rairden. 32% of Rairden men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rairden women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rairden were Farm Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rairden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rairden 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Rairden. 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 530 military records available for the last name Rairden. For the veterans among your Rairden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rairden lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rairden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rairden in 1940 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

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