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Radius Family History

Radius 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: Rais, Rasmus, Darius, Rodis, Radi, Cadmus, Ramus, Radin, Rados, Redus

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Where is the Radius family from?

You can see how Radius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Radius families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Radius's in USA. California had the highest population of Radius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Radius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Radius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radius 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Radius. 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 68 military records available for the last name Radius. For the veterans among your Radius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Radius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Radius in 1964 was 55, and 90 in 2003.

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