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Reda Family History

Reda Name Meaning

from Old Italian relationship name reda ‘heir’. from the feminine form of Redo, a reduced form of Redolfo or a short form of Manfredo, Alfredo, Goffredo, Loffredo, or directly from a reduced feminine form of any of these personal names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Freda, Rada, Renda, Rega, Reha, Seda, Reza, Breda, Vida, Rea

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Where is the Reda family from?

You can see how Reda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reda families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reda families in 1880.
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What did your Reda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reda. 29% of Reda men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Reda women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reda were Porter and Packer. .

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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
    29%
  • Bartender
    13%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Maid
    6%
  • Packer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reda 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Reda. 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 Reda. For the veterans among your Reda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reda lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reda in 1943 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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