This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Radach family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Radach Family History

Radach Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of any of various Slavic personal names based on Old Slavic radъ ‘merry glad’ (see Rada ).

Americanized form of Czech Radáč: from a pet form of a personal name containing the Slavic element rad ‘merry glad’ (see Rada ).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Radach family from?

You can see how Radach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Radach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Radach families living in Washington. This was about 19% of all the recorded Radach's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Radach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Radach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radach. 34% of Radach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Radach women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Radach | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Auto Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Radach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Radach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Radach

Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Radach. 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.

View all Radach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Radach. For the veterans among your Radach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Radach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Radach family history

Discover More

What is the average Radach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Radach in 1962 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radach 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Radach family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial