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Redka Family History

Redka 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: Reda, Repka, Radka, Rada, Reza, Reder, Seda, Redel, Belka, Roda

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Where is the Redka family from?

You can see how Redka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Redka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Redka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Redka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Redka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redka 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Redka. 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 54 military records available for the last name Redka. For the veterans among your Redka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Redka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redka in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redka 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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