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Readshaw Family History

Readshaw Surname Meaning

see Redshaw.

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


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Where is the Readshaw family from?

You can see how Readshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Readshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Readshaw families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Readshaw's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Readshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Readshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Readshaw. 80% of Readshaw men worked as a Farm Labourer and 92% of Readshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Readshaw were Agricultural Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    80%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Land Worker
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

What Readshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Readshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readshaw 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Readshaw. 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 111 military records available for the last name Readshaw. For the veterans among your Readshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readshaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Readshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Readshaw in 1968 was 65, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readshaw 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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