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Rediess Family History

Rediess 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: Reiss, Redish, Riess, Respess, Reis, Reder, Rodes, Ries, Reese, Regis

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Where is the Rediess family from?

You can see how Rediess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rediess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rediess family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rediess's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rediess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rediess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rediess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rediess. 100% of Rediess men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Rediess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Rediess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rediess 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rediess. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rediess. For the veterans among your Rediess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rediess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rediess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rediess in 1963 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rediess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rediess 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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