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Readl Family History

Readl 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: Real, Read, Readel, Ready, Radl, Reade, Beal, Rada, Beadle, Neal

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Where is the Readl family from?

You can see how Readl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Readl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Readl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Readl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readl 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 49 census records available for the last name Readl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Readl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Readl. For the veterans among your Readl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Readl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Readl in 1982 was 80, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readl 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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