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Cland Family History

Cland 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: Land, Bland, Eland, Chand, Oland, Aland, Claud, Chang, Brand, Cane

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Where is the Cland family from?

You can see how Cland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Cland families living in Ayrshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cland 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 Cland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cland. 100% of Cland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cland 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Cland. 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 142 military records available for the last name Cland. For the veterans among your Cland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cland lifespan?

Average Cland life expectancy in 1977 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cland 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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