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Reddig Family History

Reddig Surname Meaning

North German:: from Middle Low German redik ‘radish’ a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of radishes.

Compare Rettig.

Variant of Redding.

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


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Where is the Reddig family from?

You can see how Reddig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Reddig families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reddig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reddig families in 1911.
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What did your Reddig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reddig. 29% of Reddig men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Reddig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddig were Molder and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Knitter
    8%
  • Molder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reddig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddig 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Reddig. 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 737 military records available for the last name Reddig. For the veterans among your Reddig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reddig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reddig in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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