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Reids Family History

Reids 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: Reis, Reidt, Reiss, Reid, Reidy, Reeds, Reins, Reida, Eid, Read

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Where is the Reids family from?

You can see how Reids families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reids family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reids families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reids families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Reids's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reids families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reids 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 Reids ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reids. 100% of Reids men worked as a Manager and 100% of Reids women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Reids. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reids 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Reids. 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 138 military records available for the last name Reids. For the veterans among your Reids ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reids lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Reids life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reids in 1970 was 93, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reids

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reids 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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