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Redin Family History

Redin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Redden or Redding. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Redin family from?

You can see how Redin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Redin families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Redin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Redin families in 1911.
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What did your Redin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redin. 30% of Redin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Redin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redin were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Draftsman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redin 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Redin. 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 529 military records available for the last name Redin. For the veterans among your Redin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Redin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Redin in 1959 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redin 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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