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Radig Family History

Radig 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: Radi, Nadig, Radin, Ramig, Ladig, Redig, Radil, Rada, Rais, Rader

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Where is the Radig family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radig. 28% of Radig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Radig women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radig were Carpenter and Cashier.

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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
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Radig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Radig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radig 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Radig. 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 349 military records available for the last name Radig. For the veterans among your Radig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Radig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Radig in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radig 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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