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Reediger Family History

Reediger 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: Rediger, Roediger, Ruediger, Riedinger, Reidinger, Reeder, Seeliger

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Where is the Reediger family from?

You can see how Reediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reediger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reediger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reediger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reediger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reediger 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 74 census records available for the last name Reediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reediger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Reediger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reediger. For the veterans among your Reediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reediger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reediger in 1964 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reediger 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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