Redfin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe present generation of the Redfin family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in the region of Redfern in Lancashire. Early Origins of the Redfin familyThe surname Redfin was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Redfern near Rochdale, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Redfin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Redfin research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1604, 1610 and 1616 are included under the topic Early Redfin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Redfin Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Redfin include Redferne, Redfern, Reedfern, Readfern, Reddfern, Redfearn, Redfinn, Redfyne and many more. Early Notables of the Redfin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Redfin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Redfin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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