Red Surname Meaning & Red Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Red family from?

You can see how Red families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Red family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Red families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Red families living in Quebec. This was about 30% of all the recorded Red's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Red families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Red. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Red 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Red. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69,000 military records available for the last name Red. For the veterans among your Red ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Red lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Red life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Red in 1950 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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