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Redal Family History

Redal Name 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: Real, Redel, Regal, Reda, Medal, Beal, Rada, Reza, Read, Reder

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Where is the Redal family from?

You can see how Redal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Redal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Redal families living in North Dakota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Redal's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Redal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redal. 100% of Redal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Redal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redal 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Redal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Redal. For the veterans among your Redal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Redal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Redal in 1966 was 92, and 37 in 2002.

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