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Redelfs Family History

Redelfs 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: Redel, Delfs, Reveles, Redell, Reels, Roelfs, Revels, Reder, Rodes

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Where is the Redelfs family from?

You can see how Redelfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redelfs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redelfs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Redelfs families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Redelfs's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Redelfs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redelfs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redelfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redelfs. 100% of Redelfs 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Redelfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redelfs 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Redelfs. 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 157 military records available for the last name Redelfs. For the veterans among your Redelfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redelfs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Redelfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redelfs in 1967 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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