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Redy Family History

Redy 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: Rey, Remy, Reddy, Reda, Rady, Reny, Rudy, Reidy, Ready, Reedy

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Where is the Redy family from?

You can see how Redy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Redy family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Redy's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Redy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Redy. 25% of Redy men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redy 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Redy. 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 681 military records available for the last name Redy. For the veterans among your Redy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Redy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Redy in 1971 was 86, and 44 in 2001.

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