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Reedshaw Family History

Reedshaw Surname Meaning

see Redshaw.

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


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Where is the Reedshaw family from?

You can see how Reedshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Reedshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Reedshaw families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reedshaw's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Reedshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reedshaw 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 Reedshaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Reedshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedshaw 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Reedshaw. 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 14 military records available for the last name Reedshaw. For the veterans among your Reedshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedshaw lifespan?

Average Reedshaw life expectancy in 1984 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedshaw 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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