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Readie Family History

Readie Surname Meaning

from Mac Riada see McCready.

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


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Where is the Readie family from?

You can see how Readie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Readie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Readie family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Readie's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Readie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Readie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readie 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Readie. 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 43 military records available for the last name Readie. For the veterans among your Readie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Readie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Readie in 1969 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readie 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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