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Reidhead Family History

Reidhead Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Redhead.

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


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Where is the Reidhead family from?

You can see how Reidhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reidhead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Reidhead families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reidhead's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Reidhead families in 1891.
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What did your Reidhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reidhead. 100% of Reidhead 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 717 census records available for the last name Reidhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidhead 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Reidhead. 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 90 military records available for the last name Reidhead. For the veterans among your Reidhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidhead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reidhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reidhead in 1952 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidhead 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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