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Radeck Family History

Radeck 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: Radek, Radack, Radecki, Radick, Rader, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Deck

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Where is the Radeck family from?

You can see how Radeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Radeck families living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radeck's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Radeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radeck. 34% of Radeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Radeck women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Tool Die Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Radeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Radeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radeck 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Radeck. 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 272 military records available for the last name Radeck. For the veterans among your Radeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Radeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Radeck in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radeck 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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