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Randen Family History

Randen Name 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: Branden, Sanden, Randel, Landen, Raden, Randon, Radden, Mander

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Where is the Randen family from?

You can see how Randen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Randen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Randen families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Randen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Randen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Randen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Randen. 30% of Randen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Randen women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Randen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randen 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Randen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Randen. For the veterans among your Randen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Randen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Randen in 1969 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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