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Redeye Family History

Redeye 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: Revere, Reder, Reese, Redel, Reddy, Reeve, Radeke, Fedele, Renee

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Where is the Redeye family from?

You can see how Redeye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redeye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Redeye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Redeye family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Redeye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Redeye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redeye 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 Redeye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redeye. 72% of Redeye men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Redeye women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Trackmen
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Redeye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Redeye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redeye 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Redeye. 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 236 military records available for the last name Redeye. For the veterans among your Redeye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redeye lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Redeye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Redeye in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redeye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redeye 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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