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Radkowski Family History

Radkowski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rakowski, Ratkowski, Rajkowski, Sadowski, Falkowski, Frankowski

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Where is the Radkowski family from?

You can see how Radkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Radkowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Radkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radkowski 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 Radkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radkowski. 50% of Radkowski men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Radkowski women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Radkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Radkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radkowski 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Radkowski. 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 80 military records available for the last name Radkowski. For the veterans among your Radkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Radkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Radkowski in 1965 was 85, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radkowski 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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