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Radel Name Meaning

German:: (also Rädel): from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with rād rāt ‘advice counsel’ for example Konrad . (Rädel): habitational name from Rädel near Potsdam.

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


Similar surnames: Rader, Rabel, Randel, Redel, Radek, Kadel, Raden, Hadel, Adel, Reder

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Where is the Radel family from?

You can see how Radel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Radel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Radel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Radel families in 1911.
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What did your Radel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Radel. 100% of Radel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Radel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radel 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Radel. 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 Radel. For the veterans among your Radel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Radel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Radel in 1953 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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