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Raddy Family History

Raddy 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: Reddy, Radde, Rady, Ruddy, Roddy, Caddy, Braddy, Paddy, Graddy, Addy

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Where is the Raddy family from?

You can see how Raddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Raddy families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Raddy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raddy 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 Raddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raddy. 50% of Raddy men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Raddy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Photographer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raddy 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Raddy. 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 253 military records available for the last name Raddy. For the veterans among your Raddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raddy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Raddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raddy in 1967 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raddy 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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