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Radant Family History

Radant Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized form of a Slavic personal name based on Old Slavic radъ ‘merry glad’ (compare Polish Radwan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Radant family from?

You can see how Radant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Radant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Radant families living in Hampshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Radant's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Radant families in 1891.
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What did your Radant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radant. 24% of Radant men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Radant women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radant were Truck Driver and Beautician.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Radant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radant 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Radant. 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 384 military records available for the last name Radant. For the veterans among your Radant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radant lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Radant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Radant in 1953 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radant 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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