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Erlandsen Family History

Erlandsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Erland (see Erlandson).

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


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Where is the Erlandsen family from?

You can see how Erlandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlandsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erlandsen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlandsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Erlandsen families in 1891.
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What did your Erlandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlandsen. 45% of Erlandsen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Erlandsen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlandsen were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Erlandsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlandsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Erlandsen. 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 247 military records available for the last name Erlandsen. For the veterans among your Erlandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlandsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Erlandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erlandsen in 1954 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlandsen 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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