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Rando Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the ancient Germanic personal name Rando (see Randon ) or from a short form of such (related) names as Bertrando (see Bertram ) or Randolfo (see Randolph ).

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


Similar surnames: Brando, Lando, Rand, Ranno, Rado, Ando, Renzo, Vano, Randa, Sando

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Where is the Rando family from?

You can see how Rando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rando family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rando families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Rando families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rando's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rando families in 1911.
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What did your Rando ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rando. 100% of Rando men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rando 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rando. 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 969 military records available for the last name Rando. For the veterans among your Rando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rando lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rando in 1951 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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