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Redsall Family History

Redsall 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: Edsall, Kelsall, Reddell, Hadsall, Rendall, Ridall, Redell, Edsell

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Where is the Redsall family from?

You can see how Redsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redsall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Redsall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Redsall families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Redsall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Redsall families in 1891.
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What did your Redsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redsall. 100% of Redsall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Redsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redsall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Redsall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Redsall. For the veterans among your Redsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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