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Randell Family History

Randell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Randall. Americanized form of German Randel.

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


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Where is the Randell family from?

You can see how Randell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 369 Randell families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Randell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Randell families in 1891.
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What did your Randell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Randell. 6% of Randell men worked as an Incapacitated and 73% of Randell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randell were Chauffeur and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • General Labourer
    5%
  • Chauffeur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Randell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Randell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randell 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Randell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Randell. For the veterans among your Randell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Randell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Randell in 1953 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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