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Radecka Family History

Radecka 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: Radecki, Radek, Radack, Radeke, Radick, Janecka, Radka, Rada, Rader

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Where is the Radecka family from?

You can see how Radecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Radecka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radecka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Radecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radecka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Radecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Radecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radecka 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Radecka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Radecka. For the veterans among your Radecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radecka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Radecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Radecka in 1965 was 87, and 75 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radecka 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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