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Reddaway Family History

Reddaway Surname Meaning

see Rodway.

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


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Where is the Reddaway family from?

You can see how Reddaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reddaway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Reddaway families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reddaway's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reddaway families in 1911.
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What did your Reddaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reddaway. 63% of Reddaway men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Reddaway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddaway were Dairy Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Dairy Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reddaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddaway 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Reddaway. 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 234 military records available for the last name Reddaway. For the veterans among your Reddaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddaway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reddaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reddaway in 1965 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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