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Redlon Family History

Redlon 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: Redlin, Ridlon, Redmon, Seddon, Mellon, Dedon, Fenlon, Redmond

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Where is the Redlon family from?

You can see how Redlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Redlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Redlon families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redlon's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Redlon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redlon 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 Redlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redlon. 39% of Redlon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Redlon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redlon were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Redlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redlon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Redlon. 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 243 military records available for the last name Redlon. For the veterans among your Redlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redlon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Redlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Redlon in 1961 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redlon 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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