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Readding Family History

Readding 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: Reading, Redding, Readling, Hedding, Redling, Reddig, Wedding, Reddin

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Where is the Readding family from?

You can see how Readding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Readding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Readding families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Readding's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Readding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readding 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 Readding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Readding. 100% of Readding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Readding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Readding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readding 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Readding. 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 107 military records available for the last name Readding. For the veterans among your Readding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readding lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Readding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Readding in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readding 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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