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Maranda Name 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


Similar surnames: Marando, Marina, Faranda, Manda, Miranda, Koranda, Branda, Aranda

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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 1891 there was 1 Maranda family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maranda's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Maranda families in 1891.
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What did your Maranda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maranda. 23% of Maranda men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Maranda women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maranda were Labor and Winder. .

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Presser
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Winder
    8%
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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 the UK, 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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