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Reddes Family History

Reddes 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: Redder, Geddes, Redden, Reder, Rodes, Rhodes, Redel, Hedden, Reddy

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Where is the Reddes family from?

You can see how Reddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reddes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reddes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Reddes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Reddes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddes 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 Reddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Womens Land Army was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reddes. 100% of Reddes women worked as a Womens Land Army.

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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

  • Womens Land Army
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Reddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Reddes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Reddes. For the veterans among your Reddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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