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Readdy Family History

Readdy Surname Meaning

see Reddy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Readdy family from?

You can see how Readdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Readdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Readdy families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Readdy's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Readdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readdy 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 Readdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Readdy. 38% of Readdy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Readdy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Readdy were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Readdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Readdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readdy 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Readdy. 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 243 military records available for the last name Readdy. For the veterans among your Readdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readdy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Readdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Readdy in 1956 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readdy 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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