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Redeford Family History

Redeford 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: Releford, Redford, Radford, Ledford, Reliford, Bedford, Medford

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Where is the Redeford family from?

You can see how Redeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redeford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Redeford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Redeford families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redeford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Redeford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redeford 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 Redeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redeford. 100% of Redeford men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Redeford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Redeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redeford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Redeford. 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 8 military records available for the last name Redeford. For the veterans among your Redeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redeford lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Redeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Redeford in 1983 was 63, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redeford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redeford 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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