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Redkey Family History

Redkey 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: Rodkey, Reder, Radney, Medley, Ridley, Redel, Rodney, Reddy, Recker

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Where is the Redkey family from?

You can see how Redkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Redkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Redkey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Redkey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Redkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redkey 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 Redkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redkey. 24% of Redkey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Barber
    10%

What Redkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redkey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Redkey. 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 180 military records available for the last name Redkey. For the veterans among your Redkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redkey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Redkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redkey in 1965 was 85, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Redkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redkey 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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