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Orand Family History

Orand Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English or Irish Oran or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

In some cases possibly also French: variant of Oran.

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


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Where is the Orand family from?

You can see how Orand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Orand families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Orand's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orand families in 1911.
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What did your Orand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orand. 28% of Orand men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Orand women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orand were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Share Cropper
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orand 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Orand. 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 443 military records available for the last name Orand. For the veterans among your Orand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Orand in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orand 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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