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Utherland Family History

Utherland 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: Sutherland, Litherland, Netherland, Southerland, Harland, Berland

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Where is the Utherland family from?

You can see how Utherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Utherland family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Utherland families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Utherland families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Utherland's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Utherland families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Utherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utherland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Utherland. 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 10 military records available for the last name Utherland. For the veterans among your Utherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utherland lifespan?

Average Utherland life expectancy in 1973 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Utherland 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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