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Rederick Family History

Rederick Name 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: Roderick, Dederick, Frederick, Reddick, Fredrick, Broderick, Pedrick

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Where is the Rederick family from?

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

What did your Rederick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rederick. 30% of Rederick 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rederick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rederick 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rederick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 457 military records available for the last name Rederick. For the veterans among your Rederick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rederick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rederick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rederick in 1959 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

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