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Rediger Family History

Rediger Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād ‘counsel’ + gār gēr ‘spear lance’.

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


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Where is the Rediger family from?

You can see how Rediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rediger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rediger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rediger family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rediger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rediger families in 1911.
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What did your Rediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rediger. 28% of Rediger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rediger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rediger were Farming 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rediger 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Rediger. 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 343 military records available for the last name Rediger. For the veterans among your Rediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rediger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rediger in 1960 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rediger 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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