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Reader Family History

Reader Name Meaning

English: variant of Reeder . Americanized form of German Rieder .

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


Similar surnames: Reder, Render, Leader, Rader, Reeder, Seader, Meader, Reider, Lader

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Where is the Reader family from?

You can see how Reader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reader families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 535 Reader families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Reader's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reader. 9% of Reader men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Reader women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reader were Retired and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Reader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reader 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Reader. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Reader. For the veterans among your Reader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reader lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Reader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reader in 1946 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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