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Redichan Family History

Redichan 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: Redican, Reichman, Relihan, Radican, Rodich, Radigan, Reitman, Eichen

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Where is the Redichan family from?

You can see how Redichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redichan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Redichan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Redichan families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redichan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Redichan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Redichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redichan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Redichan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Redichan. For the veterans among your Redichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redichan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Redichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Redichan in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redichan 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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