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Reide Family History

Reide 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: Weide, Reidt, Reidel, Heide, Seide, Reider, Reise, Reid, Eide, Reidy

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Where is the Reide family from?

You can see how Reide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reide family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reide family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reide's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Reide families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reide 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 Reide ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reide. 100% of Reide 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Reide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reide 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Reide. 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 203 military records available for the last name Reide. For the veterans among your Reide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reide lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Reide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reide in 1964 was 54, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reide

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reide 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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