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Radka Family History

Radka Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of any of various Slavic personal names formed with the element rad ‘merry glad’ (see Radek).

The same Sorbian surname is found only in Germanized forms (see Radke and Radtke).

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


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Where is the Radka family from?

You can see how Radka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Radka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Radka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Radka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radka 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 Radka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radka. 32% of Radka men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Radka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radka were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Radka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radka 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Radka. 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 199 military records available for the last name Radka. For the veterans among your Radka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Radka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Radka in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radka 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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