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Fiordland Family History

Fiordland 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: Forland, Nordland, Kirkland, Ireland, Norland, Morland, Friedland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiordland 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 78 census records available for the last name Fiordland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiordland 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fiordland. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Fiordland. For the veterans among your Fiordland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiordland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fiordland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fiordland in 1973 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

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