Readus Family History

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Readus Name Meaning

Possibly a reduced form of English Redhouse (see Redus). Alternatively, perhaps, an altered form of an unidentified German name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Redus, Readel, Rhodus, Reedus, Remus, Reader, Read, Reeds, Reus

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Readus Family Origin

Where is the Readus family from?

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You can see how Readus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Readus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Readus families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Readus's in the USA. Texas had the highest population of Readus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Readus Family Occupations

What did your Readus ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Readus. The most common Readus occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Readus's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Laborer

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Readus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Readus Historical Records

What Readus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Readus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Readus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Readus. For the veterans among your Readus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Readus Life Expectancy

What is the average Readus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Readus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Readus in 1964 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readus 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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