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Rediford Family History

Rediford 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: Reliford, Redford, Radford, Bodiford, Ledford, Bedford, Medford

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Where is the Rediford family from?

You can see how Rediford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rediford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rediford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Rediford families living in Kentucky. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rediford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rediford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Rediford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rediford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rediford. 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 Rediford. For the veterans among your Rediford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rediford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rediford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rediford in 1967 was 92, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rediford 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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