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Redger Family History

Redger 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: Reder, Ledger, Reger, Redder, Redmer, Rediger, Redner, Hedger, Redler

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Where is the Redger family from?

You can see how Redger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Redger families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 20 Redger families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Redger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redger 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 Redger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redger. 100% of Redger 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Redger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redger 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Redger. 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 203 military records available for the last name Redger. For the veterans among your Redger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Redger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redger in 1962 was 35, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redger 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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