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Reeda Family History

Reeda 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: Reda, Rueda, Renda, Weeda, Reedy, Reeds, Reida, Reed, Reede, Rada

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Where is the Reeda family from?

You can see how Reeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Reeda family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeda's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Reeda families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeda 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 257 census records available for the last name Reeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeda 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Reeda. 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 17 military records available for the last name Reeda. For the veterans among your Reeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeda lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Reeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reeda in 1978 was 67, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeda 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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