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Radak Family History

Radak Name Meaning

Serbian and Croatian: from the personal name Radak based on the element rad ‘merry glad’ (see e.g. Rados ). Hungarian (Radák): from a pet form of the old Hungarian personal name Rád of Slavic origin (see Rad and above).

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


Similar surnames: Rada, Raak, Radek, Radack, Rodak, Rana, Sada, Rank, Rusak, Barak

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Where is the Radak family from?

You can see how Radak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Radak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Radak families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Radak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Radak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radak. 45% of Radak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Tinsmith
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Press Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Radak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radak 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Radak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Radak. For the veterans among your Radak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Radak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Radak in 1963 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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