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Redtman Family History

Redtman 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: Reitman, Redman, Rudman, Hetman, Radman, Rittman, Redmann, Rutman

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Where is the Redtman family from?

You can see how Redtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redtman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Redtman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Redtman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Redtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redtman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Redtman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Redtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redtman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Redtman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Redtman. For the veterans among your Redtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redtman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Redtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Redtman in 1973 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

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