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Red Cloud Family History

Red Cloud 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: Record, Cloud, Redmond, Redwood, Rednour, Mcloud, Redford, Mccloud

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Where is the Red Cloud family from?

You can see how Red Cloud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Red Cloud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Red Cloud family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Red Cloud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Red Cloud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Red Cloud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Red Cloud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Red Cloud 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Red Cloud. 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 815 military records available for the last name Red Cloud. For the veterans among your Red Cloud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Red Cloud lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Red Cloud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Red Cloud in 1966 was 25, and 33 in 2004.

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