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Reddinger Family History

Reddinger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Reddingen near Soltau. variant of Redinger.

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


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Where is the Reddinger family from?

You can see how Reddinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reddinger families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reddinger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Reddinger families in 1891.
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What did your Reddinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reddinger. 31% of Reddinger men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Reddinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddinger were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reddinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddinger 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Reddinger. 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 452 military records available for the last name Reddinger. For the veterans among your Reddinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reddinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reddinger in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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