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Oursland Family History

Oursland 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: Osland, Burland, Marsland, Outland, Burkland, Kurland, Ersland

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Where is the Oursland family from?

You can see how Oursland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oursland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oursland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oursland families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Oursland's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Oursland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oursland 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 Oursland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oursland. 43% of Oursland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Hired Hand
    29%

What Oursland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Oursland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oursland 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oursland. 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 50 military records available for the last name Oursland. For the veterans among your Oursland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oursland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oursland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oursland in 1960 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oursland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oursland 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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