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Redeman Family History

Redeman Surname 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: Rodeman, Redman, Hedeman, Riedeman, Roseman, Rudman, Reitman, Radman

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Where is the Redeman family from?

You can see how Redeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Redeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Redeman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Redeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redeman 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 Redeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redeman. 38% of Redeman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Redeman women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Redeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Redeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redeman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Redeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Redeman. For the veterans among your Redeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Redeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redeman in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redeman 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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