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Randells Family History

Randells 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: Randels, Rannells, Randell, Rundell, Randel, Sandell, Runnells

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Where is the Randells family from?

You can see how Randells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Randells families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Randells's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Randells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randells 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 Randells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Randells. 78% of Randells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Randells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randells 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Randells. 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 248 military records available for the last name Randells. For the veterans among your Randells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randells lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Randells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Randells in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randells 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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