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Redner Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Redmer or an occupational name for a spokesman Middle High German rednære.

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


Similar surnames: Reder, Renner, Reiner, Benner, Resner, Risner, Reisner, Redder

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Where is the Redner family from?

You can see how Redner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Redner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Redner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redner. 23% of Redner men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Redner women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redner were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Redner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redner 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Redner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Redner. For the veterans among your Redner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Redner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Redner in 1959 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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