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Aaland Family History

Aaland 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: Haaland, Maland, Aadland, Aland, Apland, Boland, Land, Harland

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Where is the Aaland family from?

You can see how Aaland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aaland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Aaland families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Aaland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aaland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aaland 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 Aaland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aaland. 59% of Aaland men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Aaland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aaland were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Aaland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Aaland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaland 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Aaland. 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 218 military records available for the last name Aaland. For the veterans among your Aaland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aaland lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aaland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Aaland in 1961 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aaland 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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