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Radefeld Family History

Radefeld 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: Landefeld, Radford, Saalfeld, Wakefield, Ravenel, Ravenell, Rehfeld

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Where is the Radefeld family from?

You can see how Radefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Radefeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Radefeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Radefeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Radefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radefeld 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Radefeld. 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 61 military records available for the last name Radefeld. For the veterans among your Radefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radefeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Radefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Radefeld in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radefeld 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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