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Reidhead Name Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Redhead .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Redhead, Muirhead, Rhead, Brodhead, Woodhead, Leithead, Keigher

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Where is the Reidhead family from?

You can see how Reidhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reidhead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reidhead families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reidhead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reidhead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reidhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidhead. 37% of Reidhead men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Contractor
    28%
  • Sawyer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Reidhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidhead 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Reidhead. 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 90 military records available for the last name Reidhead. For the veterans among your Reidhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidhead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reidhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reidhead in 1952 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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