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Redland Family History

Redland 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: Medland, Reuland, Reiland, Rowland, Newland, Ryland, Berland, Ireland

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Where is the Redland family from?

You can see how Redland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Redland family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Redland's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Redland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redland 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 Redland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redland. 45% of Redland 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

What Redland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redland 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Redland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Redland. For the veterans among your Redland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Redland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redland in 1964 was 68, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redland 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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