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Redlefsen Family History

Redlefsen 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: Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Detlefsen, Tollefsen, Nellessen, Feddersen

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Where is the Redlefsen family from?

You can see how Redlefsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redlefsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redlefsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Redlefsen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Redlefsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Redlefsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Redlefsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlefsen 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Redlefsen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Redlefsen. For the veterans among your Redlefsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlefsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Redlefsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Redlefsen in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redlefsen 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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