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Randelson Family History

Randelson 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: Randerson, Anderson, Randels, Adelson, Danielson, Sanderson

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Where is the Randelson family from?

You can see how Randelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Randelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Randelson family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Randelson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Randelson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randelson 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 52 census records available for the last name Randelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randelson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Randelson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Randelson. For the veterans among your Randelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randelson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Randelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Randelson in 1959 was 33, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randelson 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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