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Reidd Family History

Reidd 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: Reidt, Reid, Reidy, Reida, Redd, Reis, Eid, Read, Reiff, Rind

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Where is the Reidd family from?

You can see how Reidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Reidd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reidd families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Reidd's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reidd families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Reidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidd 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Reidd. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reidd. For the veterans among your Reidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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