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Radler Family History

Radler Surname Meaning

German (also Rädler): habitational name for someone from a place called Radel, Radelau, or Radlau, many examples of which are found in Bavaria and Austria.

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


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Where is the Radler family from?

You can see how Radler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Radler family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Radler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radler 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 Radler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radler. 17% of Radler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Radler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radler were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radler 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Radler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Radler. For the veterans among your Radler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Radler in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radler 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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