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Redday Family History

Redday 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: Reddy, Redcay, Reddan, Radway, Rodway, Redder, Reda, Renda, Reddix

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Where is the Redday family from?

You can see how Redday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redday family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redday families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Redday families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Redday's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Redday families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redday surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redday ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redday. 100% of Redday men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Redday women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redday 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Redday. 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 43 military records available for the last name Redday. For the veterans among your Redday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redday lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Redday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redday in 1968 was 77, and 4 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redday

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redday 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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