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Arand Family History

Arand Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English erraunt ‘arrant notorious’ or from Middle English errende ‘straying’ (the present participle of the verb erren ‘to go astray’).

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


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Where is the Arand family from?

You can see how Arand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Arand families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Arand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arand families in 1911.
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What did your Arand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arand. 60% of Arand men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Arand women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arand were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arand 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Arand. 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 572 military records available for the last name Arand. For the veterans among your Arand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arand in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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