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Redenbaugh Family History

Redenbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Redenbach or Rettenbach habitational names from any of various places in Bavaria and Austria named Rettenbach.

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


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Where is the Redenbaugh family from?

You can see how Redenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redenbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Redenbaugh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Redenbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Redenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redenbaugh. 20% of Redenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Redenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redenbaugh were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redenbaugh 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Redenbaugh. 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 524 military records available for the last name Redenbaugh. For the veterans among your Redenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Redenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Redenbaugh in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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