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Corland Family History

Corland 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: Norland, Morland, Worland, Borland, Dorland, Forland, Orland, Carland

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Where is the Corland family from?

You can see how Corland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Corland families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Corland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corland 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 Corland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corland. 50% of Corland men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Corland women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corland were Clother and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clother
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Corland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Corland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corland 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Corland. 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 56 military records available for the last name Corland. For the veterans among your Corland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Corland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Corland in 1968 was 67, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corland 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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