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Rednor Family History

Rednor 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: Redner, Rednour, Reder, Redder, Reiner, Vernor, Renner, Regner

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Where is the Rednor family from?

You can see how Rednor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rednor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rednor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rednor family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rednor's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rednor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rednor 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 Rednor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rednor. 34% of Rednor men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Rednor women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Rednor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Rednor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rednor 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rednor. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rednor. For the veterans among your Rednor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rednor lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rednor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rednor in 1954 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rednor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rednor 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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