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Radell Family History

Radell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Radel.

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


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Where is the Radell family from?

You can see how Radell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Radell families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Radell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Radell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Radell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radell. 26% of Radell men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Radell women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radell were Helper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Radell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radell 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Radell. 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 301 military records available for the last name Radell. For the veterans among your Radell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Radell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Radell in 1956 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radell 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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