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Raders Family History

Raders Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rader, Rakers, Aders, Kader, Reder, Rodes, Roder, Rivers, Rider, Ades

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Where is the Raders family from?

You can see how Raders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Raders families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Raders's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raders. 64% of Raders men worked as a Farming and 100% of Raders women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farming
    64%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Raders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raders 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Raders. 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 296 military records available for the last name Raders. For the veterans among your Raders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raders lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Raders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Raders in 1958 was 31, and 76 in 2002.

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