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Radelt Family History

Radelt 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: Radel, Radell, Rader, Redel, Ramel, Radek, Adel, Gradert, Randel

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Where is the Radelt family from?

You can see how Radelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Radelt family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Radelt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Radelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radelt. 100% of Radelt 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Radelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radelt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Radelt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Radelt. For the veterans among your Radelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radelt lifespan?

Average Radelt life expectancy in 1976 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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