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Readett Family History

Readett Surname Meaning

see Riddett.

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


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Where is the Readett family from?

You can see how Readett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Readett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Readett families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Readett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Readett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readett 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 Readett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Readett. 100% of Readett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Readett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readett 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Readett. 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 87 military records available for the last name Readett. For the veterans among your Readett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Readett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Readett in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readett 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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