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Reedhead Family History

Reedhead 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: Redhead, Reidhead, Needham, Broadhead, Woodhead, Reeder, Leithead

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Where is the Reedhead family from?

You can see how Reedhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reedhead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reedhead family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reedhead's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reedhead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reedhead 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 170 census records available for the last name Reedhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedhead 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reedhead. 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 25 military records available for the last name Reedhead. For the veterans among your Reedhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedhead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Reedhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reedhead in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedhead 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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