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Radl Name Meaning

South German:: variant of Radel variant of Radle

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


Similar surnames: Rady, Radil, Rado, Cal, Ridl, Rahl, Radle, Rada, Raja, Rad

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Where is the Radl family from?

You can see how Radl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Radl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Radl families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Radl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Radl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radl. 18% of Radl men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Radl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radl were Farmer 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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radl 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Radl. 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 Radl. For the veterans among your Radl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Radl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Radl in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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