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Radelja Family History

Radelja 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: Fradella, Ramella, Radel, Rodela, Radell, Madeja, Rada, Rader

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Where is the Radelja family from?

You can see how Radelja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radelja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Radelja families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Radelja's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Radelja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radelja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Radelja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radelja 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Radelja. 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 7 military records available for the last name Radelja. For the veterans among your Radelja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radelja lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Radelja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Radelja in 1971 was 56, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radelja 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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