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Reddrop Family History

Reddrop 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: Reder, Reddick, Reddy, Seddon, Reddell, Redder, Reddish, Pedro

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Where is the Reddrop family from?

You can see how Reddrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddrop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reddrop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Reddrop families living in Wiltshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Reddrop's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Reddrop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddrop 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 Reddrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reddrop. 72% of Reddrop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Farm Heavy Work
    15%
  • Retired
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reddrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddrop 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Reddrop. 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 34 military records available for the last name Reddrop. For the veterans among your Reddrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddrop lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Reddrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reddrop in 1975 was 65, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reddrop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reddrop 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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