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Reada Family History

Reada 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: Rada, Read, Reda, Renda, Ready, Reida, Reade, Rana, Sada, Real

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Where is the Reada family from?

You can see how Reada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reada family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reada family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reada's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Reada families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reada 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 91 census records available for the last name Reada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reada 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Reada. 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 6 military records available for the last name Reada. For the veterans among your Reada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reada lifespan?

Average Reada life expectancy in 2002 was 46 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 Reada 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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