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Jotland Family History

Jotland 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: Holland, Boland, Rowland, Osland, Hoyland, Dowland, Norland, Morland

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Where is the Jotland family from?

You can see how Jotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jotland family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jotland family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jotland's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jotland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jotland 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 Jotland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Jotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jotland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jotland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jotland. For the veterans among your Jotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jotland lifespan?

Average Jotland life expectancy in 1991 was 105 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jotland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jotland 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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