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Randale Family History

Randale 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: Randall, Randle, Randal, Rantala, Sandall, Langdale, Mandile, Sandal

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Where is the Randale family from?

You can see how Randale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Randale families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Randale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Randale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randale 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 Randale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randale. 55% of Randale men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Randale women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randale were Minister 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Minister
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Randale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Randale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randale 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Randale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Randale. For the veterans among your Randale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randale lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Randale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Randale in 1965 was 82, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Randale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randale 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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