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Carland Family History

Carland Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cairealláin (see Carolan ) altered by association with land.

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


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Where is the Carland family from?

You can see how Carland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Carland families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Carland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carland families in 1911.
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What did your Carland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carland. 100% of Carland men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Carland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Carland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carland. For the veterans among your Carland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carland in 1959 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carland 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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