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Randleman Family History

Randleman Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Rendelmann a habitational name for someone from Rendel near Frankfurt (Hesse).

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


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Where is the Randleman family from?

You can see how Randleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Randleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Randleman families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Randleman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Randleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randleman 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 Randleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randleman. 35% of Randleman men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Randleman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randleman were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Randleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randleman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Randleman. 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 681 military records available for the last name Randleman. For the veterans among your Randleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randleman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Randleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Randleman in 1951 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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