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Redley Family History

Redley Surname Meaning

see Ridley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Redley family from?

You can see how Redley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Redley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Redley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Redley families in 1891.
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What did your Redley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redley. 22% of Redley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Redley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redley were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Railway Porter
    22%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redley 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 Redley. 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 347 military records available for the last name Redley. For the veterans among your Redley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Redley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Redley in 1960 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redley 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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