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Raedeke Family History

Raedeke 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: Radeke, Radek, Radke, Goedeke, Redeker, Radtke, Raeder, Luedeke

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Where is the Raedeke family from?

You can see how Raedeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raedeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raedeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Raedeke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Raedeke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raedeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raedeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Raedeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Raedeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raedeke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Raedeke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Raedeke. For the veterans among your Raedeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raedeke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Raedeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raedeke in 1965 was 75, and 45 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raedeke 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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