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Redlock Family History

Redlock 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: Sedlock, Wedlock, Medlock, Shedlock, Reddick, Redlich, Hadlock

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Where is the Redlock family from?

You can see how Redlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redlock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Redlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Redlock family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redlock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Redlock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redlock. 100% of Redlock men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Redlock women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Comptometer Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Redlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Redlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlock 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Redlock. 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 29 military records available for the last name Redlock. For the veterans among your Redlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlock lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Redlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Redlock in 1971 was 81, and 57 in 1985.

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