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Radavich Family History

Radavich 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: Radovich, Radach, Radich, Radakovich, Rodich, Ratkovich, Slavich

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Where is the Radavich family from?

You can see how Radavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radavich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radavich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Radavich families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Radavich's in USA. California had the highest population of Radavich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radavich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radavich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radavich. 50% of Radavich men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Radavich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Radavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radavich 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Radavich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Radavich. For the veterans among your Radavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radavich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Radavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Radavich in 1962 was 81, and 60 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radavich 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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