This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Radston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Radston Family History

Radston 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: Ralston, Royston, Easton, Alston, Ruston, Rolston, Harston, Aston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Radston family from?

You can see how Radston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Radston families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Radston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Radston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Radston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Radston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Radston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Radston

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Radston. 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.

View all Radston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Radston. For the veterans among your Radston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Radston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Radston family history

Discover More

What is the average Radston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Radston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Radston in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radston 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Radston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial