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Radney Name Meaning

Of uncertain origin. Perhaps an altered spelling of Hungarian Radnay, a habitational name for someone from a place called Radna in Transylvania, or even of German Radnick, an occupational name for a councilman, from Sorbian. There are a few occurrences of the surname in England, and it could perhaps be a habitational name from Radnage in Buckinghamshire, named from Old English read ‘red’ + ?c, dative of ac ‘oak’. Early spellings of the place name include Radeneghe (1241, 1262) alongside the more usual Radenache.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Radner, Radley, Adney, Bradney, Darney, Rodney, Sidney, Arney, Rampey

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Radney Family Origin

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Radney families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Radney's in the UK. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Radney families in 1891.
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Radney Family Occupations

What did your Radney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Colier was the top reported job for people in the CA named Radney.

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Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Colier
    100%

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Radney Historical Records

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Census Record

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 List

There are 145 immigration records available for the last name Radney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

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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Radney Life Expectancy

What is the average Radney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Radney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Radney in 1952 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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