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Radinger Family History

Radinger 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: Ridinger, Redinger, Kadinger, Readinger, Ringer, Ranger, Salinger

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Where is the Radinger family from?

You can see how Radinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Radinger families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Radinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Radinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radinger 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 Radinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Radinger. 100% of Radinger women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Radinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Radinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radinger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Radinger. 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 253 military records available for the last name Radinger. For the veterans among your Radinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Radinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Radinger in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radinger 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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