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Radkin Family History

Radkin 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: Raskin, Radin, Rankin, Rabkin, Fradkin, Rapkin, Rudkin, Hankin

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Where is the Radkin family from?

You can see how Radkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Radkin family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Radkin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Radkin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radkin 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 234 census records available for the last name Radkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radkin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Radkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Radkin. For the veterans among your Radkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radkin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Radkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radkin in 1976 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radkin 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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