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Radecker Family History

Radecker 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: Decker, Recker, Radecki, Radeke, Rademaker, Radaker, Habecker

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Where is the Radecker family from?

You can see how Radecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Radecker families living in Kansas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Radecker's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Radecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Radecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radecker 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Radecker. 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 275 military records available for the last name Radecker. For the veterans among your Radecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Radecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Radecker in 1964 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radecker 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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