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Reddman Family History

Reddman 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: Redman, Reddan, Herdman, Rudman, Reitman, Radman, Freidman, Redmann

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Where is the Reddman family from?

You can see how Reddman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reddman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Reddman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reddman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reddman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reddman 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 Reddman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reddman. 25% of Reddman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Printer
    25%

What Reddman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Reddman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Reddman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Reddman. For the veterans among your Reddman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddman lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Reddman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reddman in 1998 was 82, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reddman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reddman 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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