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Radney Family History

Radney Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Rodney. English: perhaps a habitational name from Radnage in Buckinghamshire named from Old English rēad ‘red’ + ǣc dative of āc ‘oak’.

There are only a few occurrences of this surname in England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Radney family from?

You can see how Radney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Radney families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Radney's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Radney families in 1891.
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What did your Radney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radney. 32% of Radney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Radney women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radney were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radney 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Radney. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Radney. For the veterans among your Radney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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