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Reddel Family History

Reddel 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: Redel, Reddell, Reidel, Redder, Rendel, Readel, Redden, Riddel

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Where is the Reddel family from?

You can see how Reddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Reddel families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reddel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Reddel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddel 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 Reddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reddel. 100% of Reddel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddel 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Reddel. 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 111 military records available for the last name Reddel. For the veterans among your Reddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reddel in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reddel 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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