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Rediske Family History

Rediske Name Meaning

German: Eastphalian shortened form of Redinges a patronymic from Reding + diminutive suffix -ke to make it a pet form.

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


Similar surnames: Redick, Reinke, Reis, Redline, Riske, Reske, Rediker, Reincke, Redic

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Where is the Rediske family from?

You can see how Rediske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rediske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rediske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rediske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rediske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rediske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rediske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rediske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rediske. 19% of Rediske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rediske women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Rediske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rediske 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rediske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 313 military records available for the last name Rediske. For the veterans among your Rediske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rediske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rediske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rediske in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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