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Redow Family History

Redow 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: Rudow, Bredow, Rekow, Medow, Reder, Rego, Redel, Reddy, Rado, Dedon

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Where is the Redow family from?

You can see how Redow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Redow families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redow's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Redow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redow 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 51 census records available for the last name Redow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Redow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Redow. For the veterans among your Redow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Redow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redow in 1973 was 80, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redow 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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