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Readly Family History

Readly 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: Ready, Real, Beadle, Early, Read, Reddy, Sealy, Healy, Headley, Radle

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Where is the Readly family from?

You can see how Readly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Readly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Readly family living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Readly's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Readly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readly 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 97 census records available for the last name Readly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Readly. 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 19 military records available for the last name Readly. For the veterans among your Readly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Readly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Readly in 1974 was 90, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readly 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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