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Rednall Family History

Rednall Surname Meaning

from Redenhall (Norfolk) which is recorded as Redanahalla in 1086 Redehal in 1166 and Redenhal in 1199. The place-name probably derives from Old English *hrēoden ‘reedy’ + halh ‘nook corner of land’.

in the W Midlands a variant of Radnall.

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


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You can see how Rednall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rednall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rednall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Rednall families living in Suffolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rednall's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Rednall families in 1891.
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What did your Rednall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Process Worker Paint varnish and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rednall. 100% of Rednall men worked as a Process Worker Paint varnish and 86% of Rednall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Process Worker Paint varnish
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 132 military records available for the last name Rednall. For the veterans among your Rednall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rednall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Rednall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rednall in 1959 was 40, and 45 in 1997.

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