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Reeders Family History

Reeders Surname Meaning

variant of Reader with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reeders family from?

You can see how Reeders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reeders family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reeders's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Reeders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeders 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 Reeders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeders. 67% of Reeders men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reeders women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeders were Truck Driver and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Reeders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Reeders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeders 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Reeders. 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 44 military records available for the last name Reeders. For the veterans among your Reeders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeders lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Reeders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reeders in 1974 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeders 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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