Map of Germany showing where the Redlin arms are recorded
The Redlin arms were recorded in Windsheim Bav, c. 1765.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Redlin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Redlin Family in Germany
The family name Redlin traces its roots to the Germanic regions of Central Europe, where it likely developed as a descriptive surname. In the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Redlin family were established residents of Windsheim, a town located in what is now the state of Bavaria. During this period, Windsheim was a Free Imperial City, which meant it operated with a high degree of independence under the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in such towns often worked as skilled tradespeople, merchants, or farmers who contributed to the local economy and civic life. By 1765, the Redlin family was clearly integrated into this community, participating in the social and religious traditions of the region. Their presence in local parish registers and municipal documents suggests that they were settled, tax-paying citizens who played a role in the steady growth of the town during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Radilo
Derived from the Old High German element rad meaning counsel or advice.
This name
RedlinA diminutive form indicating a person who is a wise counselor or advisor.
also spelled
Redleine
Redline
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadtarchiv Bad Windsheim, Kirchenbuch der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirchengemeinde Bad Windsheim, 1765
Stadtarchiv Bad Windsheim, Bürgeraufnahme- und Steuerlisten der Reichsstadt Windsheim, 1760–1770
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