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Redeker Family History

Redeker Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): variant of Rademaker.

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


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Where is the Redeker family from?

You can see how Redeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Redeker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Redeker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redeker families in 1891.
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What did your Redeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redeker. 38% of Redeker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Redeker women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redeker were Farm Operator and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Redeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redeker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Redeker. 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 926 military records available for the last name Redeker. For the veterans among your Redeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redeker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Redeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Redeker in 1960 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redeker 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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