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Randsom Family History

Randsom 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: Ransom, Ranson, Rando, Randon, Randol, Bransom, Rands, Brandom

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Where is the Randsom family from?

You can see how Randsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Randsom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Randsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Randsom family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Randsom's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Randsom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Randsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Randsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Randsom. 100% of Randsom 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Randsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Randsom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Randsom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Randsom. For the veterans among your Randsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Randsom lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Randsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Randsom in 1976 was 69, and 78 in 1992.

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