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Riordon Family History

Riordon 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: 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 1880 there were 47 Riordon families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Riordon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riordon families in 1880.
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 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riordon. 19% of Riordon men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Riordon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riordon were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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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 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 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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