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Vlieland Family History

Vlieland 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: Wieland, Nieland, Rieland, Cleland, Vreeland, Leland, Maitland

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Where is the Vlieland family from?

You can see how Vlieland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlieland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vlieland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vlieland families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vlieland's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vlieland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Vlieland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlieland 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Vlieland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vlieland. For the veterans among your Vlieland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlieland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Vlieland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vlieland in 1972 was 76, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlieland 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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