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Redlich Family History

Redlich Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a responsible or honest person from Middle High German redelich ‘upright honest’ (an adjective derived from Old High German reda ‘justification account’) modern German redlich.

As a Jewish surname it is mainly artificial.

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


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Where is the Redlich family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redlich. 100% of Redlich 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 Redlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlich 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Redlich. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Redlich. For the veterans among your Redlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Redlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redlich in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redlich 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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