This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Redmayne family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Redmayne Family History

Redmayne Surname Meaning

from Redmain (Cumb) which is recorded as Redman(e) from 1300 to 1555 and Redmain in 1407.

The place-name derives from Old English rēad ‘red’ + an uncertain second element perhaps a dialectal form of man ‘cairn’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Redmayne family from?

You can see how Redmayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redmayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Redmayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Redmayne families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redmayne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Redmayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redmayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Redmayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redmayne. 38% of Redmayne men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 70% of Redmayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redmayne were Cowman and Incapacitated.

View Census Data for Redmayne | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    38%
  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Cowman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    11%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Redmayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Redmayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redmayne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Redmayne

Passenger Lists

There are 946 immigration records available for the last name Redmayne. 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.

View all Redmayne immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 376 military records available for the last name Redmayne. For the veterans among your Redmayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Redmayne military records

You've only scratched the surface of Redmayne family history

Discover More

What is the average Redmayne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Redmayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redmayne in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redmayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redmayne 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Redmayne family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial