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Readling Family History

Readling Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Riedling (see Ridling) or possibly of Redling a habitational name from Redling in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Readling family from?

You can see how Readling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Readling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Readling families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Readling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Readling families in 1891.
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What did your Readling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Readling. 28% of Readling men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Readling women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Readling were Loom Fixer and Winder.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Loom Fixer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Winder
    29%

What Readling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Readling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readling 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Readling. 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 190 military records available for the last name Readling. For the veterans among your Readling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Readling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Readling in 1966 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readling 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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