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Redge Family History

Redge 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: Ridge, Rudge, Hedge, Edge, Rege, Dredge, Wedge, Rode, Bridge, Budge

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Where is the Redge family from?

You can see how Redge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Redge families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Redge's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Redge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redge 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 Redge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redge. 42% of Redge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Redge women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redge were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redge 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Redge. 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 102 military records available for the last name Redge. For the veterans among your Redge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Redge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Redge in 1978 was 85, and 82 in 1987.

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