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Dutherland Family History

Dutherland 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: Sutherland, Litherland, Netherland, Southerland, Sunderland

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Where is the Dutherland family from?

You can see how Dutherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutherland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dutherland families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Dutherland family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dutherland's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dutherland families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dutherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutherland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dutherland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dutherland. For the veterans among your Dutherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutherland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dutherland

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