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Redican Name Meaning

Irish (Roscommon and Sligo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Roideacháin ‘descendant of Roideachán’ a personal name based on rod ‘strong spirited’. See Roddy

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


Similar surnames: Relihan, Regan, Ratigan, Renehan, Redick, Radigan, Reda, Edin

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Where is the Redican family from?

You can see how Redican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redican family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Redican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Redican families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Redican's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Redican families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redican ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redican. 42% of Redican men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Redican women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redican were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Redican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redican 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Redican. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 467 military records available for the last name Redican. For the veterans among your Redican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redican lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Redican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Redican in 1955 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

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