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Redclay Family History

Redclay Surname 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: Redcay, Recla, Medley, Ridley, Redel, Reddy, Radway, Rodway, Rella

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Where is the Redclay family from?

You can see how Redclay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redclay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Redclay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Redclay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Redclay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redclay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Redclay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redclay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Redclay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Redclay. For the veterans among your Redclay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redclay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Redclay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Redclay in 1963 was 66, and 50 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redclay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redclay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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