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Redfairn Family History

Redfairn 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: Redfern, Redfearn, Redmann, Redburn, Redlin, Redman, Reddin

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Where is the Redfairn family from?

You can see how Redfairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfairn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Redfairn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Redfairn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Redfairn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Redfairn families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfairn 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 Redfairn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redfairn. 100% of Redfairn men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Redfairn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Redfairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfairn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Redfairn. 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 30 military records available for the last name Redfairn. For the veterans among your Redfairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfairn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Redfairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Redfairn in 1978 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redfairn 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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