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Redgrave Family History

Redgrave Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Redgrave in Suffolk. The placename derives from Old English hrēod ‘reed’ or rēad ‘red’ + græf ‘pit ditch’ or grāf ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Redgrave family from?

You can see how Redgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redgrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 266 Redgrave families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Redgrave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redgrave families in 1891.
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What did your Redgrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redgrave. 14% of Redgrave men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Redgrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redgrave were French Polisher and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Cowman
    14%
  • French Polisher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Redgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redgrave 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Redgrave. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Redgrave. For the veterans among your Redgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redgrave lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Redgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Redgrave in 1962 was 46, and 84 in 2002.

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