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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
- Bettie Eubank Reid -- --, 1874 December 0, 1956 Texas
- Everson Reid -- --, 1894 December 0, 1997 Ontario
- Stuart Lowry Reid -- --, 1899 December 0, 1917 Utah
- John Reid -- --, 1813 December 0, 1892 Tennessee
- Florence Reid -- --, 1897 May 20, 1961 Illinois
Reid Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Barbara Jean Reid -- --, 1951 December 0, 1951 California
- Charles Lay Reid -- --, 1907 May 24, 1908 South Carolina
- Alpha Reid -- --, 1905 February 12, 1959 Texas
- Margaret L. Reid -- --, 1834 July 30, 1889 North Carolina
- Walter Lewis Reid -- --, 1882 December 0, 1953
