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Arands Family History

Arands 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: Aranda, Arand, Brands, Arends, Rands, Brand, Rand, Anand, Krans

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Where is the Arands family from?

You can see how Arands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arands family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Arands families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arands's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Arands families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arands. 100% of Arands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Arands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arands 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Arands. 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 16 military records available for the last name Arands. For the veterans among your Arands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arands lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Arands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arands in 1969 was 89, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arands ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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