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Readhimer Family History

Readhimer 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: Rehmer, Reader, Reimer, Redmer, Reinheimer, Rediger, Radmer, Redifer

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Where is the Readhimer family from?

You can see how Readhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readhimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Readhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Readhimer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Readhimer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Readhimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readhimer 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 Readhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Readhimer. 60% of Readhimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Readhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Readhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readhimer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Readhimer. 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 71 military records available for the last name Readhimer. For the veterans among your Readhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readhimer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Readhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Readhimer in 1961 was 53, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readhimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readhimer 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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