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Erland Family History

Erland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in southwestern Norway so named from Old Norse elri ‘alder’ + land ‘land’ ‘farm’.

Probably also an American shortened form of Swedish Erlandsson (see Erlandson).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erland family from?

You can see how Erland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Erland families living in Glamorgan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Erland's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Erland families in 1891.
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What did your Erland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erland. 78% of Erland 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
    78%
  • Unemployed Dressmaker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erland. 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 286 military records available for the last name Erland. For the veterans among your Erland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Erland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Erland in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erland 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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