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Readman Name Meaning

see Redmayne . see Redman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Radman, Roadman, Headman, Redman, Rahman, Herdman, Dearman, Rudman

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Where is the Readman family from?

You can see how Readman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Readman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Readman families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Readman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Readman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Readman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Readman. 54% of Readman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Readman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Press Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Readman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Readman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Readman. For the veterans among your Readman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Readman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Readman in 1957 was 50, and 85 in 2003.

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