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Redfin Family History

Redfin 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: Redlin, Reddin, Redin, Edwin, Bredin, Rudin, Radin, Rein, Ruffin

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Where is the Redfin family from?

You can see how Redfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redfin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Redfin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Redfin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Redfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfin 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 Redfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redfin. 100% of Redfin men worked as an Incapacitated and 50% of Redfin women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Redfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Redfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Redfin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Redfin. For the veterans among your Redfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Redfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Redfin in 1971 was 86, and 67 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redfin 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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