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Red Bird Family History

Red Bird 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: Redburn, Redford, Bird, Reder, Reynard, Record, Edward, Radford

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Where is the Red Bird family from?

You can see how Red Bird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Red Bird family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Red Bird families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Red Bird families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Red Bird's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Red Bird families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Red Bird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Red Bird ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Red Bird. 100% of Red Bird 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Red Bird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Red Bird 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Red Bird. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Red Bird. For the veterans among your Red Bird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Red Bird lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Red Bird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Red Bird in 1993 was 22, and 28 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Red Bird 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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