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Ierland Family History

Ierland 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: Berland, Ferland, Erland, Irland, Gerland, Harland, Newland, Marland

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Where is the Ierland family from?

You can see how Ierland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ierland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ierland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ierland families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Ierland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ierland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ierland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Ierland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ierland 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ierland. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ierland. For the veterans among your Ierland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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