Okland Family History

Okland Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Økland): habitational name from any of about 10 farmsteads named Økland or Aukland from a first element related to auka ‘increase’ + land ‘land’.

It refers to a farm where the land under cultivation has been increased.

The name suggests a rich agricultural heritage tied to the land.

These farmsteads likely played a significant role in the local communities.

Understanding these names offers insight into the historical development of land use in Norway.

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

Similar surnames: Odland, Osland, Opland, Ohland, Oland, Ryland, Nyland, Borland, Land, Oakland

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343	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Okland family from?

You can see how Okland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Okland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Okland families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Okland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Okland families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okland 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 Okland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okland. 56% of Okland men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Okland women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okland were Farm hand and House work.

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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.

Farmer

56%

Laborer

34%

Farm hand

12%

Waitress

30%

Teacher

30%

Stenographer

20%

House work

20%

What Okland family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Okland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Okland. 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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Military Records

There are 343 military records available for the last name Okland. For the veterans among your Okland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Okland in 1962 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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Okland Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Økland): habitational name from any of about 10 farmsteads named Økland or Aukland from a first element related to auka ‘increase’ + land ‘land’.

It refers to a farm where the land under cultivation has been increased.

The name suggests a rich agricultural heritage tied to the land.

These farmsteads likely played a significant role in the local communities.

Understanding these names offers insight into the historical development of land use in Norway.

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

Where is the Okland family from?

What did your Okland ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

56%

Laborer

34%

Farm hand

12%

Waitress

30%

Teacher

30%

Stenographer

20%

House work

20%

What Okland family records will you find?

What is the average Okland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Okland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Okland in 1962 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

Okland Family History

Okland Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Okland

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Where is the Okland family from?

What did your Okland ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Okland family records will you find?

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What is the average Okland lifespan?

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Okland Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Okland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Okland family from?

What did your Okland ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Okland family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Okland family history

What is the average Okland lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Okland family tree

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