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Redlin Family History

Redlin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Saxony Brandenburg and Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Redlin family from?

You can see how Redlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Redlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Redlin families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Redlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redlin families in 1891.
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What did your Redlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redlin. 23% of Redlin men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Redlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redlin were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlin 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Redlin. 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 756 military records available for the last name Redlin. For the veterans among your Redlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Redlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Redlin in 1952 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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