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Redig Family History

Redig Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Redding.

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


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Where is the Redig family from?

You can see how Redig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Redig families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Redig's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Redig families in 1841.
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What did your Redig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redig. 28% of Redig men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Redig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redig were Ranch and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
  • Ranch
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redig 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Redig. 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 152 military records available for the last name Redig. For the veterans among your Redig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Redig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Redig in 1954 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redig 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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