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Radiker Family History

Radiker 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: Radaker, Rediker, Rader, Daiker, Raker, Radeke, Radner, Rodier, Radke

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Where is the Radiker family from?

You can see how Radiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radiker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Radiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Radiker families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Radiker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Radiker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Radiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radiker. 50% of Radiker men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Radiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radiker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Radiker. 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 89 military records available for the last name Radiker. For the veterans among your Radiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radiker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Radiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Radiker in 1946 was 41, and 82 in 1999.

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