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Radecke Family History

Radecke 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, Radeke, Radek, Radack, Radke, Radick, Radice, Radtke

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Where is the Radecke family from?

You can see how Radecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Radecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Radecke family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Radecke's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Radecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radecke 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 Radecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Radecke. 100% of Radecke 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 Radecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Radecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radecke 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Radecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Radecke. For the veterans among your Radecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radecke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Radecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Radecke in 1962 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radecke 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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