Reders History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Reders

The name Reders 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 Reders family

Early History of the Reders family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reders research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1170, 1357, 1665 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Reders History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reders Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Reders 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 Reders include Reeder, Reder, Reader, Readers and others.

Early Notables of the Reders family

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Migration of the Reders family to Ireland

Some of the Reders 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.

Migration of the Reders family

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 Reders or a variant listed above: David Reeder, who came to Salem Massachusetts in 1630; John Reader, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1647; Jacob Reeder, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1742.