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Arrand Family History

Arrand Surname Meaning

English: variant of Arand.

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


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Where is the Arrand family from?

You can see how Arrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Arrand families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arrand's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arrand families in 1911.
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What did your Arrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arrand. 38% of Arrand men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Arrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrand 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Arrand. 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 225 military records available for the last name Arrand. For the veterans among your Arrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arrand in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrand 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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