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Radel Family History

Radel Surname Meaning

German:: (also Rädel): from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with rād rāt ‘advice counsel’ for example Konrad.

(Rädel): habitational name from Rädel near Potsdam.

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


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Where is the Radel family from?

You can see how Radel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Radel family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Radel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Radel families in 1891.
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What did your Radel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radel. 21% of Radel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Radel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radel were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Radel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radel 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Radel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Radel. For the veterans among your Radel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Radel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radel in 1953 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radel 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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