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Readitt Family History

Readitt Surname Meaning

see Riddett.

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


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Where is the Readitt family from?

You can see how Readitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Readitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Readitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Readitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readitt 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 Readitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Readitt. 67% of Readitt 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
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Readitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readitt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Readitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Readitt. For the veterans among your Readitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readitt 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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