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Rownd Family History

Rownd 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: Round, Rowand, Rong, Bond, Rand, Brown, Rowland, Rind, Pound, Pond

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Where is the Rownd family from?

You can see how Rownd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rownd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rownd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Rownd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rownd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rownd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rownd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rownd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rownd. 42% of Rownd men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Rownd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rownd were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    75%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Rownd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rownd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rownd 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rownd. 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 307 military records available for the last name Rownd. For the veterans among your Rownd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rownd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rownd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rownd in 1962 was 50, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rownd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rownd 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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