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Redner Family History

Redner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Redmer or an occupational name for a spokesman Middle High German rednære.

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


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You can see how Redner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Redner families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Redner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Redner families in 1911.
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What did your Redner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Redner. 67% of Redner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Redner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redner 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Redner. 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 Redner. For the veterans among your Redner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Redner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Redner in 1959 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redner 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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