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Red Star Family History

Red Star 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: Register, Rester, Reistad, Resta, Redshaw, Resetar, Restad, Reister

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Where is the Red Star family from?

You can see how Red Star families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Red Star family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Red Star families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Red Star's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Red Star families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Red Star 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 641 census records available for the last name Red Star. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Red Star 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Red Star. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Red Star. For the veterans among your Red Star ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Red Star lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Red Star life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Red Star in 1999 was 27, and 14 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Red Star

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Red Star 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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