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Reding Name Meaning

English: variant of Reading. Dutch and German: variant of Redding 2.

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


Similar surnames: Redding, Redig, Ryding, Redin, Riding, Keding, Ring, Edling, Reddig

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Reding Family Origin

Where is the Reding family from?

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You can see how Reding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reding families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Reding families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Reding's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reding families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reding Family Occupations

What did your Reding ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Reding occupation in Canada was Shoemaker. 67% of Reding's were Shoemakers. Shoemaker and Dry Goods Clerk were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Reding.

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  • Shoemaker

    67%

  • Dry Goods Clerk

    33%

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

Reding Historical Records

What Reding family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reding 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 Reding. 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 Reding. For the veterans among your Reding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reding Life Expectancy

What is the average Reding lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reding in 1943 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reding 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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