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Rednour Family History

Rednour Surname Meaning

Variant of Ridenour a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Rednour family from?

You can see how Rednour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rednour family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rednour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rednour families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rednour's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rednour families in 1891.
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What did your Rednour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rednour. 38% of Rednour men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rednour women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rednour were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Rednour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rednour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rednour 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rednour. 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 368 military records available for the last name Rednour. For the veterans among your Rednour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rednour lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rednour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rednour in 1944 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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