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Raad Family History

Raad Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on rā’id ‘model leader pioneer’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Iranian: variant of Rad.

Dutch: metonymic occupational name for an adviser counselor or member of a town council from raad ‘advice counsel’.

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


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You can see how Raad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Raad families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Raad's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Raad families in 1911.
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What did your Raad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Raad. 100% of Raad men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Raad. For the veterans among your Raad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raad lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Raad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raad in 1956 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raad 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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