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Rhand Family History

Rhand 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: Hand, Rand, Chand, Shand, Rhind, Han, Chang, Brand, Zhang, Shan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhand 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 Rhand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhand. 100% of Rhand women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Rhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhand 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rhand. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rhand. For the veterans among your Rhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhand lifespan?

Average Rhand life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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