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Sjolland Family History

Sjolland 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, Scotland, Selland, Folland, Soland, Bjelland, Bolland

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Where is the Sjolland family from?

You can see how Sjolland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjolland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sjolland families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjolland's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Sjolland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjolland 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 29 census records available for the last name Sjolland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjolland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sjolland. 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 Sjolland. For the veterans among your Sjolland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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