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Radeleff Family History

Radeleff 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: Radloff, Radliff, Radcliff, Ratcliff, Radle, Radeke, Radel, Madeley

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Where is the Radeleff family from?

You can see how Radeleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radeleff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radeleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Radeleff families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Radeleff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Radeleff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Radeleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radeleff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Radeleff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Radeleff. For the veterans among your Radeleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radeleff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Radeleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Radeleff in 1972 was 87, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radeleff 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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