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Leland Name Meaning

Perhaps a shortened form of Scottish or Irish McClellan or McLelland but geographical distribution in England suggests it may have an unexplained English origin. Norwegian: habitational name from the name of several farms especially in Agder a compound of le ‘barway gate’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’. Americanized form of Norwegian Liland: compound of li ‘hillside mountainside’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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


Similar surnames: Cleland, Clelland, Feland, Beland, Roland, Leard, Nyland, Reuland

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You can see how Leland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Leland families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Leland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leland families in 1891.
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What did your Leland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leland. 100% of Leland men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Leland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%
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There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Leland. For the veterans among your Leland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leland lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Leland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leland in 1948 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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