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Redway Family History

Redway Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Radway.

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


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Where is the Redway family from?

You can see how Redway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Redway families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Redway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redway families in 1891.
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What did your Redway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redway. 50% of Redway men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Redway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redway were Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Teacher retired
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Redway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Redway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redway 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Redway. 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 701 military records available for the last name Redway. For the veterans among your Redway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redway lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Redway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redway in 1957 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redway 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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