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Maranda Family History

Maranda Surname Meaning

French: variant of Marandat or Marandeau, a topographic name derived from regional marand(e) ‘marsh pond’ or perhaps of Marande, a nickname from Old French marande ‘snack light meal’ (from Latin merenda ‘afternoon luncheon’).

This surname is very rare in France. In some cases, possibly also Romanian: from the female personal name Maranda, a shortened form of Smaranda from smarand ‘emerald’.

This surname is rare in Romania.

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


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Where is the Maranda family from?

You can see how Maranda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maranda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maranda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 189 Maranda families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Maranda's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maranda families in 1911.
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What did your Maranda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maranda. 24% of Maranda men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Maranda women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maranda were Journalier and Servant.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Boulanger
    13%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Maranda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Maranda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maranda 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Maranda. 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 526 military records available for the last name Maranda. For the veterans among your Maranda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maranda lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Maranda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maranda in 1951 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maranda 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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