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Redmile Family History

Redmile Surname Meaning

from Redmile (Leics) which is recorded as Redmilde in 120. The place-name derives from Old English rēad ‘red’ + mylde ‘earth soil’.

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


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Where is the Redmile family from?

You can see how Redmile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redmile family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Redmile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Redmile families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Redmile's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Redmile families in 1891.
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What did your Redmile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redmile. 50% of Redmile men worked as an Incapacitated and 87% of Redmile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redmile were Foreman Carpenter jointer Heavy and Ring Frame Tenter (worsted Spinning).

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Foreman Carpenter jointer Heavy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant (woolvor co)
    3%
  • Ring Frame Tenter (worsted Spinning)
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Redmile. 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 209 military records available for the last name Redmile. For the veterans among your Redmile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redmile lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Redmile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redmile in 1968 was 91, and 94 in 2002.

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