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Redline Family History

Redline Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Redlein from a pet form of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Redline family from?

You can see how Redline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Redline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Redline families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Redline's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Redline families in 1911.
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What did your Redline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redline. 28% of Redline men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Redline women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redline were Standkeeper and Machine Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Standkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redline 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Redline. 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 349 military records available for the last name Redline. For the veterans among your Redline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redline lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Redline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redline in 1944 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redline 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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