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Edland Family History

Edland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name of uncertain origin; perhaps from a lost place called Ealdland in Tillingham (Essex) recorded as Edelond in 1337.

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


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Where is the Edland family from?

You can see how Edland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Edland families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Edland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edland families in 1891.
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What did your Edland 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 Edland. 100% of Edland men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Edland women worked as an Unpaid 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edland 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Edland. 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 260 military records available for the last name Edland. For the veterans among your Edland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Edland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Edland in 1968 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edland 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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