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Redwin Family History

Redwin Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Redwin (Old English Rǣdwine from rǣd ‘counsel’ + wine ‘friend’).

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


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Where is the Redwin family from?

You can see how Redwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Redwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Redwin families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Redwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redwin families in 1891.
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What did your Redwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redwin. 60% of Redwin men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Redwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redwin were Painter decorator and None.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Painter decorator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • None
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redwin 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Redwin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Redwin. For the veterans among your Redwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redwin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Redwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Redwin in 1975 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redwin 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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