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Ierlan Family History

Ierlan 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: Herlan, German, Berlin, Verran, Berman, Perla, Berland, Merlin

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Where is the Ierlan family from?

You can see how Ierlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ierlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ierlan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Ierlan families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ierlan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Ierlan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ierlan 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 67 census records available for the last name Ierlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ierlan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ierlan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ierlan. For the veterans among your Ierlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ierlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ierlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ierlan in 1963 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ierlan 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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