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Redwing Family History

Redwing 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: Redding, Redling, Redwine, Reding, Edwin, Hedding, Reading, Ewing

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Where is the Redwing family from?

You can see how Redwing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redwing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Redwing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Redwing families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Redwing's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Redwing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redwing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redwing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redwing. 54% of Redwing men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Redwing women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redwing were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redwing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redwing 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Redwing. 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 123 military records available for the last name Redwing. For the veterans among your Redwing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redwing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Redwing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redwing in 1965 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redwing 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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