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Reedus Family History

Reedus Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Redus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reedus family from?

You can see how Reedus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reedus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reedus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reedus family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reedus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reedus families in 1891.
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What did your Reedus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reedus. 36% of Reedus men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Reedus women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reedus were Porter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Porter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Reedus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Reedus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reedus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reedus. 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 121 military records available for the last name Reedus. For the veterans among your Reedus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reedus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reedus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reedus in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reedus 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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