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Randlph Family History

Randlph Surname 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: Randolph, Ralph, Randles, Randle, Rand, Sandler, Kandler, Handlos

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Where is the Randlph family from?

You can see how Randlph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randlph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Randlph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Randlph family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Randlph's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Randlph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randlph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Randlph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randlph 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 Randlph. 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 2 military records available for the last name Randlph. For the veterans among your Randlph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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