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Waterland Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): probably of Dutch origin from the region of Waterland in North Holland centred on the town of Broek. This is probably one of the surnames brought to Lincolnshire by Dutch drainage engineers at the end of the 16th century.

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


Similar surnames: Waterman, Wakeland, Watland, Haberland, Osterland, Fagerland

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Where is the Waterland family from?

You can see how Waterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waterland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Waterland families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Waterland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waterland families in 1911.
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What did your Waterland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waterland. 60% of Waterland men worked as a Labourer and 95% of Waterland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waterland were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Railway Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterland 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Waterland. 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 232 military records available for the last name Waterland. For the veterans among your Waterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Waterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waterland in 1969 was 46, and 88 in 2002.

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