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Redfath Family History

Redfath 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: Redpath, Redgate, Reath, Ridpath, Rath, Heath, Reach, Fath, Keinath

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Where is the Redfath family from?

You can see how Redfath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfath family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Redfath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Redfath family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redfath's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Redfath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfath 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 Redfath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redfath. 100% of Redfath 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Redfath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfath 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Redfath. 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 3 military records available for the last name Redfath. For the veterans among your Redfath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfath lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redfath 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redfath

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