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Redans Family History

Redans 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: Means, Rodas, Reda, Redmann, Repass, Beans, Regan, Regas, Cedars

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Where is the Redans family from?

You can see how Redans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Redans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Redans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Redans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Redans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Redans. 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 11 military records available for the last name Redans. For the veterans among your Redans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Redans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Redans in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redans 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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