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Radtka Family History

Radtka 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: Radka, Radtke, Rada, Ranta, Radek, Rutka, Radeke, Radke, Latka, Raska

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Where is the Radtka family from?

You can see how Radtka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radtka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radtka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Radtka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Radtka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Radtka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radtka 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 Radtka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radtka. 40% of Radtka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Radtka women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Contractor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Radtka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Radtka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radtka 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Radtka. 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 93 military records available for the last name Radtka. For the veterans among your Radtka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radtka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Radtka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Radtka in 1969 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radtka 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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