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Rarland Family History

Rarland 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: Harland, Marland, Garland, Ragland, Varland, Darland, Carland

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Where is the Rarland family from?

You can see how Rarland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarland family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Rarland families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Rarland families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rarland's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Rarland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rarland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rarland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rarland. For the veterans among your Rarland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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