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Redan Family History

Redan 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: Reda, Regan, Redman, Redin, Reddan, Bean, Dean, Real, Rada, Eden

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Where is the Redan family from?

You can see how Redan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Redan family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Redan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Redan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Redan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redan 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Redan. 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 280 military records available for the last name Redan. For the veterans among your Redan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Redan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Redan in 1969 was 50, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redan 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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