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Radus Family History

Radus 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: Ramus, Rados, Redus, Readus, Radu, Radue, Raus, Ras, Rada, Vadas

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Where is the Radus family from?

You can see how Radus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Radus families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Radus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Radus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radus 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 Radus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Tire Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radus. 63% of Radus men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Radus women worked as a Tire Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radus were Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tire Inspector
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Radus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Radus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radus 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Radus. 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 107 military records available for the last name Radus. For the veterans among your Radus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Radus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Radus in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radus 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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