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Redvay Family History

Redvay 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, Reddy, Radway, Rodway, Reda, Reavey, Redman, Levay, Revak

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Where is the Redvay family from?

You can see how Redvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Redvay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Redvay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Redvay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redvay 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 19 census records available for the last name Redvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redvay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Redvay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Redvay. For the veterans among your Redvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redvay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Redvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Redvay in 1979 was 75, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redvay 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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