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Redcay Family History

Redcay Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German and Polish Radke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Redcay family from?

You can see how Redcay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redcay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redcay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Redcay families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Redcay's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Redcay families in 1891.
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What did your Redcay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redcay. 23% of Redcay men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Redcay women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redcay were Knitter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Knitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Redcay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 366 military records available for the last name Redcay. For the veterans among your Redcay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redcay lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Redcay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Redcay in 1951 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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