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Raderstorf Family History

Raderstorf 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: Lauersdorf, Balderston, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Haverstock, Beyersdorf

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Where is the Raderstorf family from?

You can see how Raderstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raderstorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raderstorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Raderstorf families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raderstorf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raderstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raderstorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raderstorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raderstorf. 47% of Raderstorf men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Raderstorf women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raderstorf were Attendant and House Work. .

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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
    47%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Cabinet Assemblyman
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • House Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Raderstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raderstorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raderstorf. 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 47 military records available for the last name Raderstorf. For the veterans among your Raderstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raderstorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raderstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Raderstorf in 1964 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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