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Rands Family History

Rands Surname Meaning

English and German: patronymic from Rand Compare Rance.

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


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Where is the Rands family from?

You can see how Rands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Rands families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rands's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rands families in 1891.
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What did your Rands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rands. 15% of Rands men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rands were Farm Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rands 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 Rands. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rands. For the veterans among your Rands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rands lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rands in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rands 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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