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Redferin Family History

Redferin 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, Severin, Reder, Reifer, Redder, Rehbein, Hefferon

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Where is the Redferin family from?

You can see how Redferin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redferin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Redferin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Redferin family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Redferin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Redferin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redferin 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 Redferin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutting Concrete was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redferin. 50% of Redferin men worked as a Cutting Concrete.

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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

  • Cutting Concrete
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Redferin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Redferin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redferin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Redferin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Redferin. For the veterans among your Redferin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redferin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Redferin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Redferin in 1970 was 62, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redferin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redferin 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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