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Rediker Family History

Rediker Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Rediger.

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


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Where is the Rediker family from?

You can see how Rediker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rediker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rediker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rediker family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rediker's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Rediker families in 1891.
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What did your Rediker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rediker. 40% of Rediker men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rediker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rediker were Farming and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Rediker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rediker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rediker 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Rediker. 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 408 military records available for the last name Rediker. For the veterans among your Rediker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rediker lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rediker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rediker in 1941 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rediker 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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