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Randels Family History

Randels Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Randles.

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


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Where is the Randels family from?

You can see how Randels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Randels families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Randels's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Randels families in 1911.
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What did your Randels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randels. 40% of Randels men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Randels women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randels were Teacher and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Randels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randels 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Randels. 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 268 military records available for the last name Randels. For the veterans among your Randels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Randels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Randels in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Randels 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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