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Prediger Family History

Prediger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rediger, Preiser, Pledger, Biediger, Rudiger, Redinger, Ediger

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Where is the Prediger family from?

You can see how Prediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prediger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Prediger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Prediger families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Prediger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prediger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prediger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prediger. 47% of Prediger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prediger women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Coal Miner
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Prediger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prediger 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Prediger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Prediger. For the veterans among your Prediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prediger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prediger in 1962 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prediger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prediger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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