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Reedman Family History

Reedman Surname Meaning

see Redman (1).

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


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Where is the Reedman family from?

You can see how Reedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Reedman families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Reedman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Reedman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reedman 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 Reedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reedman. 17% of Reedman men worked as an Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker and 79% of Reedman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reedman were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    13%
  • Farm Worker
    13%
  • Milk Roundsman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Land Worker
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Reedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedman 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Reedman. 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 428 military records available for the last name Reedman. For the veterans among your Reedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reedman in 1965 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedman 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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