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Redd Name Meaning

English: variant of Reed .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Red, Reed, Reid, Read, Medd, Rodd, Rud, Edde, Rudd, Reder

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Where is the Redd family from?

You can see how Redd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 36 Redd families living in Virginia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Redd's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Redd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redd. 26% of Redd men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Redd women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redd were Janitor and Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    3%
  • Janitor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Redd. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Redd. For the veterans among your Redd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redd lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Redd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redd in 1944 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

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