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Resland Family History

Resland 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: Reuland, Reiland, Rowland, Newland, Ryland, Roseland, Osland, Berland

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Where is the Resland family from?

You can see how Resland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Resland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Resland families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Resland's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Resland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resland 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 95 census records available for the last name Resland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resland 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Resland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Resland. For the veterans among your Resland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Resland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Resland in 1974 was 85, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resland 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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