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Redning Family History

Redning 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: Redding, Redling, Reding, Reining, Henning, Penning, Ronning, Kenning

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Where is the Redning family from?

You can see how Redning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Redning families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Redning's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Redning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Redning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redning 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 Redning. 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 6 military records available for the last name Redning. For the veterans among your Redning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redning lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Redning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Redning in 1972 was 93, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redning 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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