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Rond Family History

Rond 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: Rong, Bond, Rand, Rind, Pond, Rod, Ronda, Ron, Roed, Ronk

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Where is the Rond family from?

You can see how Rond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rond families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Rond families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rond's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rond. 24% of Rond men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rond women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rond were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rond 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rond. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rond. For the veterans among your Rond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rond lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rond in 1955 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rond 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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