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Ersland Family History

Ersland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in western Norway so named from the personal name Eirik from Old Norse Eiríkr (see Eric).

It combines the elements of a personal name with a geographical descriptor.

The name Eirik is a significant name in Norwegian history, often associated with various historical figures.

The second element, land, translates to ‘(piece of) land farm’, indicating a connection to agriculture and settlement.

This name reflects the tradition of naming locations after prominent individuals or characteristics of the land.

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


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Where is the Ersland family from?

You can see how Ersland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ersland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ersland families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ersland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ersland families in 1891.
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What did your Ersland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ersland. 39% of Ersland men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ersland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ersland were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ersland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersland 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Ersland. 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 236 military records available for the last name Ersland. For the veterans among your Ersland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ersland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ersland in 1963 was 84, and 59 in 2004.

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