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Redus Family History

Redus Surname Meaning

English: possibly a shortened form of Redhouse. This surname is not found in Britain. Compare Readus and Reedus.

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


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Where is the Redus family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redus. 34% of Redus men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Redus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redus were Barber and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Redus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redus 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Redus. 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 914 military records available for the last name Redus. For the veterans among your Redus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Redus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Redus in 1942 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redus 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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