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Redneck Family History

Redneck 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: Reineck, Reddick, Reeck, Rudnick, Redick, Reinecke, Rennick, Renick

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Where is the Redneck family from?

You can see how Redneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redneck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Redneck families living in Montana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Redneck's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Redneck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redneck 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 Redneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redneck. 100% of Redneck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Redneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Redneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redneck 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 immigration records available for the last name Redneck. 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 5 military records available for the last name Redneck. For the veterans among your Redneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redneck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1989, in the United States, Redneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Redneck in 1958 was 33, and 24 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redneck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redneck 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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