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Redrick Family History

Redrick Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Redrich from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rād ‘advice counsel’.

It incorporates the elements rād which means ‘advice’ or ‘counsel’.

The second component, rīk, translates to ‘power(ful)’.

This combination signifies a name associated with counsel and strength.

Overall, it reflects significant attributes revered in ancient Germanic culture.

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


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Where is the Redrick family from?

You can see how Redrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Redrick families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Redrick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redrick families in 1891.
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What did your Redrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redrick. 38% of Redrick men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Redrick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redrick were Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Servant
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Redrick. 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 278 military records available for the last name Redrick. For the veterans among your Redrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redrick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Redrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Redrick in 1950 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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