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Reithead Family History

Reithead 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: Leithead, Reidhead, Redhead, Reither, Whitehead, Reitman, Reinhold

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Where is the Reithead family from?

You can see how Reithead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithead family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Reithead families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reithead's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Reithead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Reithead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reithead. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reithead. For the veterans among your Reithead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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