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![Show Contents]() Reder History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Reder is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a thatcher or one who thatches with reed. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Early Origins of the Reder familyThe surname Reder was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from early times, and the name is derived from the trade of reeder or thatcher, a trade in southern England of a person who made thatches for cottages. Early History of the Reder familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reder research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1170, 1357, 1665 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Reder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reder Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Reder are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Reder include Reeder, Reder, Reader, Readers and others. Early Notables of the Reder familyMore information is included under the topic Early Reder Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reder RankingIn the United States, the name Reder is the 18,491st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Reder family to Ireland
Some of the Reder family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Reder migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Reder or a variant listed above:
Reder Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Laurents Reder, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
- Hans Jerig Reder, who settled in Philadelphia in 1727
- Adam Reder, who landed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1740 2
- Michael Reder, who landed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1741 2
- while Jacob Reder, who arrived in America in 1767
Reder Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Arthur Reder, aged 50, who landed in Maryland in 1812 2
- Joseph Reder, aged 22, who landed in New Jersey in 1812 2
- Christopher Reder, who arrived in Maryland in 1821 2
- Ludwick Reder, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1841 2
- Jacob Reder, who arrived in Galveston, Tex in 1845 2
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Reder Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Louis Reder, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1902 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Reder (post 1700) | + |
- William A. Reder, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives 102nd District, 1978 3
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Reder migration to the United States 
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