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Redcloud Surname Meaning

Native American (also Red Cloud): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Mahpiya Luta composed of mahpiya ‘cloud’ and luta ‘red’.

See also Cloud.

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


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You can see how Redcloud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redcloud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Redcloud families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Redcloud's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Redcloud families in 1920.
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There are 525 census records available for the last name Redcloud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redcloud 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 Redcloud. 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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There are 32 military records available for the last name Redcloud. For the veterans among your Redcloud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redcloud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Redcloud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Redcloud in 1965 was 43, and 68 in 2003.

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