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Radfern Family History

Radfern 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: Redfern, Rader, Radford, Daffern, Maddern, Radner, Radler, Raden

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Where is the Radfern family from?

You can see how Radfern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radfern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Radfern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Radfern families living in Cheshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Radfern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Radfern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radfern 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 Radfern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Radfern. 100% of Radfern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Radfern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radfern 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Radfern. 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 Radfern. For the veterans among your Radfern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radfern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radfern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radfern

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