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Radermacher Name Meaning

German:: (Rädermacher): occupational name for a sieve maker from archaic (16th century) Räder Rätter ‘sieve’ (Middle High German reden ‘to sift’). variant of Rademacher .

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


Similar surnames: Radmacher, Badertscher, Pulvermacher, Rademaker, Wannemacher

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Where is the Radermacher family from?

You can see how Radermacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radermacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radermacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Radermacher families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Radermacher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Radermacher families in 1911.
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What did your Radermacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radermacher. 28% of Radermacher men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Radermacher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radermacher were Farming and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Housewife
    31%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Radermacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radermacher 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Radermacher. 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 661 military records available for the last name Radermacher. For the veterans among your Radermacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radermacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Radermacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Radermacher in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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