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Redrup Family History

Redrup Surname Meaning

from Ritherhope in Prescot parish (Lancs) itself derived from Old English hrȳðer ‘ox’ + hop ‘secluded valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Redrup family from?

You can see how Redrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redrup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redrup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Redrup families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Redrup's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Redrup families in 1891.
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What did your Redrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redrup. 24% of Redrup men worked as a Wood Machinist and 95% of Redrup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redrup were Carpenter joiner and Shop Assistant (confectionary).

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    24%
  • Gardener
    24%
  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Shop Assistant (confectionary)
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 511 immigration records available for the last name Redrup. 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 326 military records available for the last name Redrup. For the veterans among your Redrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redrup lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Redrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redrup in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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