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Radson Family History

Radson 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: Ranson, Ramson, Raison, Madson, Gadson, Rapson, Rawson, Rayson

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Where is the Radson family from?

You can see how Radson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Radson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 5 Radson families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Radson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Radson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radson 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 139 census records available for the last name Radson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Radson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Radson. For the veterans among your Radson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Radson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Radson in 1982 was 59, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radson 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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