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Redfoot Family History

Redfoot Name 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: Redwood, Kerfoot, Redford, Root, Barefoot, Radford, Crofoot, Ledford

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Where is the Redfoot family from?

You can see how Redfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfoot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Redfoot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Redfoot families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Redfoot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Redfoot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redfoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redfoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redfoot. 31% of Redfoot men worked as a Labor and 100% of Redfoot women worked as a House Work. .

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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 1940

  • Labor
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfoot 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Redfoot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Redfoot. For the veterans among your Redfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfoot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Redfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Redfoot in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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