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Radforth Family History

Radforth Surname Meaning

see Radford.

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


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Where is the Radforth family from?

You can see how Radforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Radforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Radforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Radforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Radforth families in 1891.
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What did your Radforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Radforth. 88% of Radforth 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
    88%
  • Typist
    13%

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Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Radforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radforth 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Radforth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Radforth. For the veterans among your Radforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radforth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Radforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Radforth in 1971 was 87, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radforth 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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