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Reedis Family History

Reedis 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: Reeds, Reedus, Reis, Leeds, Regis, Rodis, Remis, Reekie, Reddish

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Where is the Reedis family from?

You can see how Reedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reedis families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reedis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Reedis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reedis 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 32 census records available for the last name Reedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reedis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reedis. For the veterans among your Reedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedis lifespan?

Average Reedis life expectancy in 1996 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedis 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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