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Haland Family History

Haland 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: Harland, Hyland, Haaland, Maland, Aland, Hiland, Hadland, Hand

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Where is the Haland family from?

You can see how Haland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Haland families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Haland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haland 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 Haland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haland. 100% of Haland men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Haland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Haland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haland 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Haland. 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 32 military records available for the last name Haland. For the veterans among your Haland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Haland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haland in 1965 was 40, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haland 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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