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Redington Family History

Redington Surname Meaning

English: variant of Reddington.

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


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Where is the Redington family from?

You can see how Redington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 99 Redington families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Redington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redington families in 1891.
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What did your Redington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redington. 22% of Redington men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Redington women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redington were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Redington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Redington. For the veterans among your Redington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redington lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Redington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Redington in 1948 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redington 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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