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Rands Name Meaning

English and German: patronymic from Rand Compare Rance .

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


Similar surnames: Rand, Rawls, Sands, Ranes, Rans, Randt, Lands, Brands, Danis, Hands

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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 1840 there was 1 Rands family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rands's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Rands families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rands. 27% of Rands men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rands women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rands were Bartender and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    4%
  • Bartender
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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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 USA, 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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