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Radiff Family History

Radiff 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: Radliff, Reiff, Radi, Aliff, Radin, Cardiff, Raff, Riff, Radick

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Where is the Radiff family from?

You can see how Radiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radiff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radiff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Radiff families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Radiff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Radiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radiff 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 132 census records available for the last name Radiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radiff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Radiff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Radiff. For the veterans among your Radiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radiff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Radiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Radiff in 1977 was 91, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radiff 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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