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Redd Family History

Redd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Reed.

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


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Where is the Redd family from?

You can see how Redd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Redd families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Redd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redd families in 1891.
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What did your Redd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redd. 100% of Redd men worked as an Iron Works Labourer and 86% of Redd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Works Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

What Redd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Redd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Redd. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Redd. For the veterans among your Redd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redd lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Redd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redd in 1944 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redd 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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