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Erlund Family History

Erlund 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: Erland, Edlund, Eklund, Lund, Berland, Eland, Ferland, Heglund

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Where is the Erlund family from?

You can see how Erlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Erlund family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlund's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Erlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlund 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 Erlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erlund. 100% of Erlund 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Erlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlund 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Erlund. 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 20 military records available for the last name Erlund. For the veterans among your Erlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlund lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Erlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erlund in 1971 was 45, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlund 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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