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Redfurn Family History

Redfurn 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: Redburn, Redfern, Redfearn, Reyburn, Redford, Reder, Reifer, Radford

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Where is the Redfurn family from?

You can see how Redfurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfurn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redfurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Redfurn families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redfurn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Redfurn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Redfurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfurn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Redfurn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Redfurn. For the veterans among your Redfurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfurn lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Redfurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Redfurn in 1994 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redfurn 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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