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Reade Family History

Reade Surname Meaning

English: variant of Read.

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


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Where is the Reade family from?

You can see how Reade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 218 Reade families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Reade's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Reade families in 1891.
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What did your Reade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reade. 11% of Reade men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Reade women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reade were Painter decorator and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    5%
  • Painter decorator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Reade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reade 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 Reade. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Reade. For the veterans among your Reade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reade lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reade in 1960 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reade 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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