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Radziwill Family History

Radziwill Surname Meaning

Polish (Radziwiłł): probably from Lithuanian radvilà ‘foundling’ from ràsti ‘to find’ + viltis ‘hope’.

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


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Where is the Radziwill family from?

You can see how Radziwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radziwill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Radziwill family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radziwill's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Radziwill families in 1920.
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What did your Radziwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radziwill. 100% of Radziwill men worked as a Porter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Radziwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radziwill 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Radziwill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Radziwill. For the veterans among your Radziwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radziwill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radziwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radziwill in 1962 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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