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Readd Family History

Readd 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: Read, Ready, Reade, Headd, Redd, Real, Beard, Rand, Rada, Reach

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Where is the Readd family from?

You can see how Readd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Readd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Readd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Readd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Readd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Readd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readd 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Readd. 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 Readd. For the veterans among your Readd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Readd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Readd in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readd 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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