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Redlund Family History

Redlund 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: Hedlund, Fredlund, Edlund, Redmond, Heglund, Redling, Medland, Redlin

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Where is the Redlund family from?

You can see how Redlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redlund family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Redlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Redlund families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Redlund's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Redlund families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redlund 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 Redlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redlund. 60% of Redlund men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Redlund women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Redlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Redlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlund 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Redlund. 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 83 military records available for the last name Redlund. For the veterans among your Redlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Redlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redlund in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redlund 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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