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Radsay Family History

Radsay 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: Radway, Ramsay, Rada, Radney, Ramsey, Radman, Gadway, Rodway, Radwan

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Where is the Radsay family from?

You can see how Radsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Radsay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Radsay family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Radsay's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Radsay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Radsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radsay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Radsay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Radsay. For the veterans among your Radsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radsay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Radsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Radsay in 1964 was 78, and 99 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radsay 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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