Redburn Family History

Redburn Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Radbourn (Warwickshire), Radbourne (Derbyshire), Redbourn (Hertfordshire), or Redbourne (Lincolnshire), all of which are recorded as Redburn(e) in the 13th century.

These names derive from Old English elements, specifically hrēod meaning ‘reed’ and burna meaning ‘spring’ or ‘stream’.

Each location shares a common linguistic root that reflects the natural features of the landscapes they are associated with.

The historical recordings emphasize the geographical significance in naming conventions during that period.

Understanding the etymology of these names provides insight into the environmental characteristics and heritage of the regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Bradburn, Hepburn, Newborn, Winburn, Cliburn, Colburn, Redfern, Rayburn, Gadbury, Camburn

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817	Military Records
507	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Redburn family from?

You can see how Redburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Redburn families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Redburn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redburn families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redburn 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 Redburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redburn. 50% of Redburn men worked as a General labourer and 89% of Redburn women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redburn were Plumber and Domestic servant.

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General labourer

50%

Plumber

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

89%

Unpaid domestic duti

Domestic servant

What Redburn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Redburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redburn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 507 immigration records available for the last name Redburn. 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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Military Records

There are 817 military records available for the last name Redburn. For the veterans among your Redburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redburn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Redburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Redburn in 1945 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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Redburn Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Radbourn (Warwickshire), Radbourne (Derbyshire), Redbourn (Hertfordshire), or Redbourne (Lincolnshire), all of which are recorded as Redburn(e) in the 13th century.

These names derive from Old English elements, specifically hrēod meaning ‘reed’ and burna meaning ‘spring’ or ‘stream’.

Each location shares a common linguistic root that reflects the natural features of the landscapes they are associated with.

The historical recordings emphasize the geographical significance in naming conventions during that period.

Understanding the etymology of these names provides insight into the environmental characteristics and heritage of the regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Redburn family from?

What did your Redburn ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

50%

Plumber

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

89%

Unpaid domestic duti

Domestic servant

What Redburn family records will you find?

What is the average Redburn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Redburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Redburn in 1945 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

Redburn Family History

Redburn Surname Meaning

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Redburn Surname Meaning

26,000 record(s) for Redburn

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Where is the Redburn family from?

What did your Redburn ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Redburn family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Redburn lifespan?

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