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Rhead Family History

Rhead Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Read.

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


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Where is the Rhead family from?

You can see how Rhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 318 Rhead families living in Staffordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rhead's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rhead families in 1891.
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What did your Rhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rhead. 28% of Rhead men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Rhead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhead were Colliery Hewer (below Grou and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Joiner
    17%
  • Bank Clerk
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer (below Grou
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhead 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Rhead. 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 579 military records available for the last name Rhead. For the veterans among your Rhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhead lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rhead in 1960 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhead 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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