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Rads Family History

Rads 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: Ras, Rada, Rais, Radi, Rado, Rad, Rados, Rady, Radu, Raus

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Where is the Rads family from?

You can see how Rads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rads family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rads families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rads families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rads's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rads families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rads surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rads ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rads. 50% of Rads men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Rads family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rads 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rads. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rads. For the veterans among your Rads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rads lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Rads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rads in 1976 was 75, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rads

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rads 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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