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Redcap Family History

Redcap 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, Reda, Reap, Redican, Redman, Roadcap, Reddan, Midcap, Cap

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Where is the Redcap family from?

You can see how Redcap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redcap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Redcap families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Redcap's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Redcap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redcap 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 305 census records available for the last name Redcap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redcap 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Redcap. 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 17 military records available for the last name Redcap. For the veterans among your Redcap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redcap lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Redcap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Redcap in 1966 was 67, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redcap 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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