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Aurand Family History

Aurand Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Alahramn composed of the elements ala ‘all’ and hramn ‘raven’. This surname is also found in Germany.

Americanized form of German Aurandt a surname of French origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Aurand family from?

You can see how Aurand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aurand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aurand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aurand family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aurand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aurand families in 1891.
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What did your Aurand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aurand. 21% of Aurand men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Aurand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aurand were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    11%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Aurand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Aurand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aurand 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Aurand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aurand. For the veterans among your Aurand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aurand lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Aurand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aurand in 1942 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aurand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aurand 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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