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Reddan Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Redden . Irish: variant of Redding .

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


Similar surnames: Reddin, Redman, Rudman, Redd, Reddix, Redin, Ledden, Redden, Redmon

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Where is the Reddan family from?

You can see how Reddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Reddan families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Reddan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reddan families in 1891.
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What did your Reddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reddan. 72% of Reddan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reddan. 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 511 military records available for the last name Reddan. For the veterans among your Reddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reddan in 1963 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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