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Redhill Family History

Redhill 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: Rehill, Reddell, Revill, Gledhill, Rahill, Edghill, Freehill, Redell

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Where is the Redhill family from?

You can see how Redhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redhill family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Redhill families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Redhill family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redhill's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Redhill families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Redhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redhill 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Redhill. 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 15 military records available for the last name Redhill. For the veterans among your Redhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redhill lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Redhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Redhill in 1979 was 69, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redhill 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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