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Early Origins of the Redner family

The surname Redner was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Redner family

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Redner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Riedenau, Rednour, Reddenau, Riedenaur, Rietenau, Rednauer and many more.

Early Notables of the Redner family

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Canada Redner migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Redner Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Henry Redner Sr., U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Redner (post 1700) +

  • Nicolas Redner Bodington OBE (1904-1974), English Army officer, head of F section of the Special Operations Executive during World War II, son of Oliver Bodington


  1. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X


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