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Barlund Family History

Barlund 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: Barland, Harland, Marland, Garland, Berland, Borland, Burland

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Where is the Barlund family from?

You can see how Barlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barlund families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barlund's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlund. 40% of Barlund men worked as a Farming.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

What Barlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Barlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlund 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Barlund. 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 83 military records available for the last name Barlund. For the veterans among your Barlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlund lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Barlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barlund in 1965 was 49, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlund 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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