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Reid Family History
Reid Genealogy & Family TreeReid is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat from ancient times. It comes from the Old English word read which means “red” and probably referred to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It also might refer to places in Britain like Read, Rede, the valley of Redesdale, and the River Rede. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. In recent years, the name has also been used as a given name. The family motto is Pax copia which means “Peace, plenty.”
Other spellings include “Read,” “Raad,” “Reid,” “Ried,” “Reede,” “Redd,” and “Reade.” Notable people with the surname include American boxer David Reid, American musician and producer Antonio Reid, American football coach Andy Reid (Philadelphia Eagles), Australian actor Sam Reid (Anonymous, The Railway Man, Belle), and American actress Tara Reid (The Big Lebowski, American Pie, Sharknado). The first Reid to come to America was Gabriell Reid in 1635.
Reid Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Catharine Reid -- --, 1598 December 0, 1634
- William Reid -- --, 1814 December 0, 1863
- Samuel Reid -- --, 1828 December 0, 1900
- Elizabeth Reid -- --, 1798 June 30, 1877
- Catherine Reid -- --, 1833 March 14, 1910 Nova Scotia
Reid Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Leota Reid -- --, 1889 December 0, 1971 Nova Scotia
- Edna Reid -- --, 1892 June 7, 1971 Nova Scotia
- John William Reid -- --, 1868 December 30, 1957 Nova Scotia
- John Reid -- --, 1754 May 3, 1814
- Ann Reid -- --, 1826 December 22, 1891
