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Radder Family History

Radder Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Radheri composed of the elements rād rāt ‘advice counsel’ + heri ‘army’.

Dutch (also De Radder): cognate of German Rader.

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


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You can see how Radder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Radder families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Radder's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Radder families in 1891.
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What did your Radder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Radder. 100% of Radder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 783 immigration records available for the last name Radder. 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 353 military records available for the last name Radder. For the veterans among your Radder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Radder in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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