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Readney Family History

Readney 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: Radney, Reaney, Heaney, Adney, Rodney, Heagney, Kearney, Headley

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Where is the Readney family from?

You can see how Readney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Readney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Readney families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Readney's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Readney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Readney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Readney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Readney. For the veterans among your Readney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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