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Rounds Family History

Rounds Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Round with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Rounds family from?

You can see how Rounds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rounds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rounds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Rounds families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Rounds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rounds families in 1911.
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What did your Rounds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rounds. 74% of Rounds men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Agent
    14%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Rounds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rounds 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rounds. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Rounds. For the veterans among your Rounds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rounds lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rounds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rounds in 1947 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rounds 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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