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Randers Family History

Randers 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: Anders, Randels, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Rynders, Landers, Xanders

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Where is the Randers family from?

You can see how Randers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Randers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Randers families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Randers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Randers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randers 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 Randers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randers. 50% of Randers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Randers women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Randers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randers 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Randers. 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 50 military records available for the last name Randers. For the veterans among your Randers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Randers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Randers in 1965 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randers 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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