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Bland Family History

Bland Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called Bland in Sedburgh Yorkshire the origin of which is uncertain. Possibly it is from Old English (ge)bland ‘storm commotion’ (from blandan ‘to blend or mingle’) with reference to its exposed situation. The modern English adjective bland did not come into English (from Latin) until the 15th century and is therefore unlikely to have given rise to surnames. French: nickname from Old French blant ‘flattering’ (from Latin blandus).

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

Similar surnames: Boland, Land, Brand, Blond, Eland, Plant, Blanc, Byland, Blend, Band

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You can see how Bland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 132 Bland families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bland families in 1911.

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What did your Bland ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
39%
Clerk
10%
Laborer
8%
Engineer
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Housekeeper
24%
Operator
24%
Income
24%
Housewife
16%

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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
There are 28,000 military records available for the last name Bland. For the veterans among your Bland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 217,000 census records available for the last name Bland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bland 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Bland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28,000 military records available for the last name Bland. For the veterans among your Bland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bland in 1943 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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