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Radmacher Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a wheelwright standardized form from Middle Low German rademaker(e) Middle High German rademecher.

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


Similar surnames: Hamacher, Rademaker, Radermacher, Hutmacher, Amacher, Radaker

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Where is the Radmacher family from?

You can see how Radmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radmacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Radmacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Radmacher families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Radmacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Radmacher families in 1880.
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What did your Radmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comptometer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radmacher. 43% of Radmacher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Radmacher women worked as a Comptometer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radmacher 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Radmacher. 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 256 military records available for the last name Radmacher. For the veterans among your Radmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radmacher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Radmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Radmacher in 1961 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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