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Radu Family History

Radu Name Meaning

Romanian: from Radu a Romanian short form of any of various (South) Slavic compound personal names based on the element rad ‘merry glad’ (from Old Slavic radъ) e.g. Radomir.

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


Similar surnames: Rada, Rad, Radi, Raak, Rau, Radde, Raque, Radka, Rudi, Rado

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Where is the Radu family from?

You can see how Radu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Radu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Radu families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Radu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Radu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Radu. 100% of Radu 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Radu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Radu. 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 442 military records available for the last name Radu. For the veterans among your Radu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Radu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Radu in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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