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Reddle Family History

Reddle 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: Weddle, Ruddle, Riddle, Peddle, Beadle, Geddie, Redel, Reddy, Reddell

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Where is the Reddle family from?

You can see how Reddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Reddle family living in Channel Islands. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reddle's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 3 other counties had the highest population of Reddle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddle 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 Reddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reddle. 100% of Reddle men worked as a Painter decorator and 85% of Reddle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddle 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Reddle. 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 198 military records available for the last name Reddle. For the veterans among your Reddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Reddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reddle in 1965 was 42, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reddle 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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