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Redelman Family History

Redelman 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: Edelman, Edelmann, Rodeman, Ruderman, Lederman, Andelman, Perelman

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Where is the Redelman family from?

You can see how Redelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Redelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Redelman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Redelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redelman. 44% of Redelman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Redelman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redelman were Tailor and Housework. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Redelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redelman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Redelman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Redelman. For the veterans among your Redelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Redelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Redelman in 1967 was 74, and 53 in 2004.

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