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Reeden Family History

Reeden 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: Breeden, Reeder, Redden, Weeden, Reede, Creeden, Heiden, Eden, Reder

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Where is the Reeden family from?

You can see how Reeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reeden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reeden family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reeden's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Reeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeden 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 Reeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Lab and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reeden. 100% of Reeden men worked as an Agricultural Lab and 67% of Reeden 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

  • Agricultural Lab
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid H D
    34%

What Reeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Reeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeden 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Reeden. 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 126 military records available for the last name Reeden. For the veterans among your Reeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeden lifespan?

Average Reeden life expectancy in 1981 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeden 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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