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Redly Family History

Redly 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: Reddy, Reily, Real, Rey, Reder, Medley, Ridley, Remy, Redel, Kelly

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Where is the Redly family from?

You can see how Redly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Redly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Redly family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Redly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Redly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redly. 100% of Redly men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Redly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redly 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Redly. 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 45 military records available for the last name Redly. For the veterans among your Redly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Redly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redly in 1980 was 59, and 62 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redly 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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