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Readell Family History

Readell 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: Reddell, Readel, Rendell, Radell, Redell, Rundell, Redel, Treadwell

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Where is the Readell family from?

You can see how Readell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Readell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Readell families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Readell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Readell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readell 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 171 census records available for the last name Readell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Readell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Readell. For the veterans among your Readell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Readell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Readell in 1968 was 81, and 100 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readell 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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