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Arlands Family History

Arlands 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, Marland, Garland, Erland, Armand, Arcand, Alanis, Arbanas

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Where is the Arlands family from?

You can see how Arlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlands family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arlands families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Arlands families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlands's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arlands families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlands 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 69 census records available for the last name Arlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlands 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Arlands. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arlands. For the veterans among your Arlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlands lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Arlands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arlands in 1975 was 77, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlands 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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