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Redish Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Reddish. Jewish (from Bohemia; also Redisch): from the Yiddish name for the town Hradišt in Bohemia.

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


Similar surnames: Reddish, Reis, Reiss, Kadish, Reigh, Redick, Regis, Reding, Reish

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Redish Family Origin

Where is the Redish family from?

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    You can see how Redish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redish families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Redish families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Redish's in the USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Redish families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Redish Family Occupations

    What did your Redish ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farm Laborer and Coal Miner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Redish. A less common occupation for the Redish family was Keeping House. The most common Redish occupation in the USA was Farmer. 69% of Redish's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      69%

    • Farm Laborer

      13%

    • Coal Miner

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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

    Redish Historical Records

    What Redish family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Redish. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Redish. For the veterans among your Redish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Redish Life Expectancy

    What is the average Redish lifespan?

    Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Redish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Redish in 1961 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redish

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redish 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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