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Radmer Family History

Radmer Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Radmar composed of the elements rād ‘council advice’ + mar ‘famous’.

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


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Where is the Radmer family from?

You can see how Radmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Radmer families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Radmer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Radmer families in 1891.
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What did your Radmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radmer. 28% of Radmer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Radmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radmer were Caretaker and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Caretaker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radmer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Radmer. 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 382 military records available for the last name Radmer. For the veterans among your Radmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Radmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Radmer in 1962 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radmer 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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