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Radder Family History

Radder Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Radheri composed of the elements rād rāt ‘advice counsel’ + heri ‘army’.

Dutch (also De Radder): cognate of German Rader.

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


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Where is the Radder family from?

You can see how Radder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Radder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Radder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Radder families in 1911.
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What did your Radder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radder. 35% of Radder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Radder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radder were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radder 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Radder. 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 353 military records available for the last name Radder. For the veterans among your Radder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Radder in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radder 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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