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Redwards Family History

Redwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Seward, Reynard, Bedard, Redwood, Cedars, Edwardson

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Where is the Redwards family from?

You can see how Redwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redwards family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Redwards family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redwards's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Redwards families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Redwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redwards 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Redwards. 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 4 military records available for the last name Redwards. For the veterans among your Redwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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