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Raddle Family History

Raddle 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: Radde, Radle, Ruddle, Riddle, Randle, Waddle, Weddle, Wardle, Ragle

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Where is the Raddle family from?

You can see how Raddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raddle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Raddle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raddle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raddle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raddle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raddle. 43% of Raddle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raddle 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Raddle. 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 149 military records available for the last name Raddle. For the veterans among your Raddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raddle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Raddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raddle in 1971 was 84, and 48 in 2004.

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