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Randy Family History

Randy Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire) and Scottish: derivative of Rand itself a pet form of the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Randolf.

See Rand Randolph.

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


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Where is the Randy family from?

You can see how Randy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Randy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Randy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Randy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Randy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Randy. 100% of Randy 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 179 immigration records available for the last name Randy. 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 594 military records available for the last name Randy. For the veterans among your Randy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Randy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Randy in 1972 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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