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Reedin Family History

Reedin 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: Reddin, Peedin, Redin, Creedon, Reekie, Rhein, Weldin, Breeden

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Where is the Reedin family from?

You can see how Reedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Reedin families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Reedin family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Reedin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Reedin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reedin 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 Reedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trimmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reedin. 100% of Reedin women worked as a Trimmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Reedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Reedin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reedin. For the veterans among your Reedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedin lifespan?

Average Reedin life expectancy in 2002 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedin 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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