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Reddix Family History

Reddix Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish or English Reddick. Possibly also an altered form of German Redix a patronymic from Redick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reddix family from?

You can see how Reddix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reddix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reddix families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reddix's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reddix families in 1891.
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What did your Reddix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reddix. 43% of Reddix men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Reddix women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddix were Teacher and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Laundress
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Reddix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddix 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Reddix. 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 224 military records available for the last name Reddix. For the veterans among your Reddix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddix lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reddix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reddix in 1949 was 39, and 49 in 2004.

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