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Radden Family History

Radden Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Radde

English: habitational name from Raddon in Marystow, West Raddon in Shobrooke, or Raddon Court in Thorverton (all Devon), all of which are recorded as Reddon in the 13th century.

These names derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ + dūn ‘hill’.

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


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You can see how Radden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Radden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Radden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Radden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Radden families in 1911.
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What did your Radden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Radden. 100% of Radden women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 655 immigration records available for the last name Radden. 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 348 military records available for the last name Radden. For the veterans among your Radden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Radden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radden in 1958 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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