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Erlandsson Family History

Erlandsson 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: Erlandson, Grandison, Brandon, Branson, Ranson, Erland, Gladson

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Where is the Erlandsson family from?

You can see how Erlandsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlandsson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erlandsson family living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erlandsson's in USA. Utah and 1 other state had the highest population of Erlandsson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlandsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Erlandsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlandsson 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 Erlandsson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Erlandsson. For the veterans among your Erlandsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlandsson lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Erlandsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erlandsson in 1997 was 91, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlandsson 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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