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Radburn Family History

Radburn Surname Meaning

see Radbourne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Radburn family from?

You can see how Radburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Radburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Radburn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Radburn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Radburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radburn 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 Radburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Radburn. 28% of Radburn men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Radburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radburn were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Radburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radburn 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Radburn. 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 286 military records available for the last name Radburn. For the veterans among your Radburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radburn lifespan?

Average Radburn life expectancy in 1997 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radburn 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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