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Redpath Family History

Redpath Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Redpath (Berwickshire) apparently named with Old English rēad ‘red’ + pæth ‘path’.

This surname is also common in northeastern England.

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


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Where is the Redpath family from?

You can see how Redpath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redpath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redpath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 335 Redpath families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Redpath's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Redpath families in 1891.
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What did your Redpath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redpath. 26% of Redpath men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Redpath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redpath were Bus Conductor and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Shepherd
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bus Conductor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Redpath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Redpath. For the veterans among your Redpath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redpath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Redpath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Redpath in 1962 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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