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Radington Family History

Radington 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: Redington, Ludington, Reddington, Waddington, Addington, Babington

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Where is the Radington family from?

You can see how Radington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Radington families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Radington's in USA. California had the highest population of Radington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Radington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radington 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Radington. 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 14 military records available for the last name Radington. For the veterans among your Radington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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