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Radosta Family History

Radosta Surname Meaning

Italian: from the medieval female personal name Radosta.

Czech: from the Old Czech personal name Radosta derived from radovat se ‘to rejoice’.

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


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Where is the Radosta family from?

You can see how Radosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Radosta families living in Louisiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Radosta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Radosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radosta. 20% of Radosta men worked as a Presser and 100% of Radosta women worked as an 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

  • Presser
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Radosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radosta 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Radosta. 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 180 military records available for the last name Radosta. For the veterans among your Radosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radosta lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Radosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Radosta in 1942 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

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