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Earland Family History

Earland Surname Meaning

variant of Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Earland family from?

You can see how Earland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Earland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Earland families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Earland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Earland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earland 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 Earland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Earland. 25% of Earland men worked as a Coal Hewer and 87% of Earland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earland were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Coal Hewer
    25%
  • Photographer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Earland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Earland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earland 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Earland. 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 166 military records available for the last name Earland. For the veterans among your Earland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Earland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Earland in 1972 was 98, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earland 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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