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Readin Family History

Readin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reading, Radin, Reddin, Redin, Reagin, Read, Radi, Weldin, Bredin

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Where is the Readin family from?

You can see how Readin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Readin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Readin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Readin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Readin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Readin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Readin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Readin. For the veterans among your Readin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Readin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Readin in 1988 was 60, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readin 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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