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Redmen Family History

Redmen 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: Redmer, Redden, Redman, Redmon, Eden, Reder, Rudman, Redel, Hedden

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Where is the Redmen family from?

You can see how Redmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redmen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Redmen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redmen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Redmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redmen 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 Redmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redmen. 43% of Redmen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Redmen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redmen were Laborer and Clerical.

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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
    43%
  • Porter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerical
    40%

What Redmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Redmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redmen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Redmen. 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 483 military records available for the last name Redmen. For the veterans among your Redmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redmen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Redmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Redmen in 1975 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redmen 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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