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Radeke Family History

Radeke Name Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element rād ‘counsel advice’. Germanized form of Sorbian Radk and possibly also of its Polish and Czech cognate Radek names based on the Slavic element rad ‘merry glad’.

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


Similar surnames: Radek, Radke, Radde, Raske, Radel, Rader, Radle, Radka, Racek, Abele

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Where is the Radeke family from?

You can see how Radeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Radeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Radeke families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Radeke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Radeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radeke. 40% of Radeke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Radeke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radeke were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radeke 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Radeke. 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 321 military records available for the last name Radeke. For the veterans among your Radeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Radeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Radeke in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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