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Araland Family History

Araland 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: Harland, Ashland, Marland, Garland, Ryland, Ireland, Markland

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Where is the Araland family from?

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

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Araland. 100% of Araland women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Araland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Araland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Araland. 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 Araland. For the veterans among your Araland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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