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Redelk Family History

Redelk Surname Meaning

Native American (also Red Elk): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Hehaka Luta composed of hehaka ‘elk’ and luta ‘red’.

See also Elk.

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


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Where is the Redelk family from?

You can see how Redelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redelk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Redelk family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redelk's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Redelk families in 1920.
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What did your Redelk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Redelk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Redelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redelk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Redelk. 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 11 military records available for the last name Redelk. For the veterans among your Redelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redelk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Redelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Redelk in 1965 was 52, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redelk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redelk 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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