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Red Head Family History

Red Head 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: Redhead, Reidhead, Redshaw, Leithead, Redfield, Rhead, Brodhead, Read

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Where is the Red Head family from?

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

In 1921, Trapper and Washwoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Red Head. 100% of Red Head men worked as a Trapper and 100% of Red Head women worked as a Washwoman.

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Washwoman
    100%

What Red Head family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Red Head. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Red Head 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Red Head. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Red Head. For the veterans among your Red Head ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Red Head lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Red Head life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Red Head in 1991 was 86, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Red Head 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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