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Readis Family History

Readis Name 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: Readus, Reavis, Reis, Read, Rais, Regis, Rodis, Radi, Remis, Reddish

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Where is the Readis family from?

You can see how Readis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Readis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Readis families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Readis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Readis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Readis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Readis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Readis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Readis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Readis. For the veterans among your Readis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Readis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Readis in 1962 was 53, and 44 in 2002.

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