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Arander Family History

Arander Surname 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: Brander, Arender, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Pranger, Rader

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Where is the Arander family from?

You can see how Arander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arander families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Arander families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Arander's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Arander families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Arander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arander 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Arander. 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 14 military records available for the last name Arander. For the veterans among your Arander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arander lifespan?

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