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Radon Family History

Radon 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: Rayon, Rado, Badon, Radin, Rados, Nadon, Ragon, Raden, Rawdon, Ramon

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Where is the Radon family from?

You can see how Radon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Radon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Radon families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Radon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Radon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radon 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 Radon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radon. 40% of Radon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Radon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radon were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Manager
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Domestic
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radon 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Radon. 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 495 military records available for the last name Radon. For the veterans among your Radon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Radon in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radon 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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