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Redfirn Family History

Redfirn 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, Redburn, Redlin, Reddin, Redin, Redfearn, Redford, Reder

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Where is the Redfirn family from?

You can see how Redfirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfirn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Redfirn family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Redfirn's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Redfirn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfirn 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 Redfirn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redfirn. 100% of Redfirn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Redfirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfirn 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 Redfirn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Redfirn. For the veterans among your Redfirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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