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Reddings Family History

Reddings Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reddings family from?

You can see how Reddings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reddings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Reddings families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reddings's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reddings families in 1891.
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What did your Reddings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reddings. 100% of Reddings men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Reddings 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reddings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Reddings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddings 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Reddings. 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 344 military records available for the last name Reddings. For the veterans among your Reddings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddings lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Reddings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reddings in 1970 was 85, and 60 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reddings 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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