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Reeding Family History

Reeding 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: Reading, Redding, Breeding, Reding, Teeling, Steding, Hedding

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Where is the Reeding family from?

You can see how Reeding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reeding family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeding's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Reeding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeding 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 Reeding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reeding. 100% of Reeding 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reeding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reeding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeding 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Reeding. 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 170 military records available for the last name Reeding. For the veterans among your Reeding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeding lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Reeding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Reeding in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeding 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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