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Randerson Family History

Randerson Surname Meaning

English (West and East Yorkshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Randolf (see Randolph) + -son. In East Anglia the name may also have been influenced by a form of the now rare or extinct Rendlesham itself from the place of that name in Suffolk.

The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Rendel (genitive Rendeles) + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Randerson family from?

You can see how Randerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Randerson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Randerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Randerson families in 1911.
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What did your Randerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Randerson. 34% of Randerson men worked as a Joiner and 77% of Randerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Randerson were Colliery Hewer Below and Retired.

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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 1939

  • Joiner
    34%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Randerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randerson 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Randerson. 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 380 military records available for the last name Randerson. For the veterans among your Randerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randerson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Randerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Randerson in 1959 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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