Redig Family History

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Redig Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Redding 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reding, Reddig, Redic, Reder, Remis, Redding, Wedig, Ferdig, Red

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Redig Family Origin

Where is the Redig family from?

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You can see how Redig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redig families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Redig family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Redig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Redig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Redig Family Occupations

What did your Redig ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Redig occupation in the USA was Cooper. 33% of Redig's were Coopers. Cooper, Shoemaker and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Redig. A less common occupation for the Redig family was Dressmaker.

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  • Cooper

    33%

  • Shoemaker

    17%

  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Dressmaker

    8%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Redig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Redig Historical Records

What Redig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Redig. 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 Card

There are 152 military records available for the last name Redig. For the veterans among your Redig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Redig Life Expectancy

What is the average Redig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Redig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Redig in 1954 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redig 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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