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Raddell Family History

Raddell 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: Caddell, Reddell, Riddell, Waddell, Ruddell, Randell, Radell, Rundell

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Where is the Raddell family from?

You can see how Raddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raddell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Raddell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raddell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raddell. 100% of Raddell 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
    100%

What Raddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Raddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raddell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Raddell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Raddell. For the veterans among your Raddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raddell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Raddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Raddell in 1977 was 91, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raddell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raddell 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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