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Reidy Name Meaning

Irish (Clare): variant of Reedy . Scottish: variant of Reedy .

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


Similar surnames: Reddy, Reedy, Deady, Ready, Roddy, Leddy, Keady, Reis, Eidt, Reidt

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Where is the Reidy family from?

You can see how Reidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reidy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Reidy families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reidy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reidy families in 1891.
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What did your Reidy 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 Reidy. 63% of Reidy men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Reidy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reidy were Barman and Teacher. .

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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
    63%
  • Barman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Teacher
    5%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Reidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidy 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Reidy. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Reidy. For the veterans among your Reidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidy lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Reidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reidy in 1941 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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