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Randolf Family History

Randolf Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Randolph.

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


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Where is the Randolf family from?

You can see how Randolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Randolf family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Randolf's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Randolf families in 1891.
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What did your Randolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randolf. 44% of Randolf men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Randolf women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randolf were Labor and Farm Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Randolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randolf 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Randolf. 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 692 military records available for the last name Randolf. For the veterans among your Randolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randolf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Randolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Randolf in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randolf 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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