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Octland Family History

Octland 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: Outland, Osland, Scotland, Ackland, Ohland, Odland, Okland, Opland

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Where is the Octland family from?

You can see how Octland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Octland family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Octland families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Octland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Octland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Octland 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 21 census records available for the last name Octland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Octland 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Octland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Octland. For the veterans among your Octland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Octland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Octland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Octland

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