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Redifer Family History

Redifer Surname Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Reddiford itself a variant of Radford.

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


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Where is the Redifer family from?

You can see how Redifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Redifer families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redifer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Redifer families in 1840.
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What did your Redifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redifer. 19% of Redifer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Redifer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redifer were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redifer 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Redifer. 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 575 military records available for the last name Redifer. For the veterans among your Redifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redifer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Redifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Redifer in 1964 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redifer 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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