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Radscheid Family History

Radscheid 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: Larscheid, Rashid, Scheid, Rauscher, Olmscheid, Linscheid, Rascher

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Where is the Radscheid family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radscheid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Radscheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Radscheid. 100% of Radscheid men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Radscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radscheid 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Radscheid. 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 7 military records available for the last name Radscheid. For the veterans among your Radscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radscheid lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Radscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Radscheid in 1989 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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