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Redfering Family History

Redfering 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: Redfern, Elfering, Kettering, Doering, Neering, Redding, Redling

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Where is the Redfering family from?

You can see how Redfering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfering family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Redfering family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Redfering's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Redfering families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfering 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 Redfering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redfering. 100% of Redfering 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 Redfering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Redfering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfering 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Redfering. 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 2 military records available for the last name Redfering. For the veterans among your Redfering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfering lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Redfering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Redfering in 1967 was 59, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redfering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redfering 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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