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Readey Family History

Readey Surname Meaning

see Reddy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Readey family from?

You can see how Readey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Readey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Readey families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Readey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Readey families in 1891.
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What did your Readey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Readey. 100% of Readey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Readey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readey 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Readey. 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 280 military records available for the last name Readey. For the veterans among your Readey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Readey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Readey in 1957 was 50, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readey 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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