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Aland Family History

Aland Surname Meaning

Scandinavian (Åland): topographic name from the Åland Islands in the Gulf of Bothnia.

English: topographic name from Middle English atte lande (Old French laund) ‘dweller at the glade or pasture’ or sometimes perhaps ‘dweller at the old cultivated land(s)’.

This name is derived from Old English eald ald ‘old’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Aland family from?

You can see how Aland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Aland families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Aland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aland families in 1911.
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What did your Aland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aland. 38% of Aland men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Aland women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aland were Proprietor and Beauty Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Aland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aland 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Aland. 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 348 military records available for the last name Aland. For the veterans among your Aland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aland in 1958 was 40, and 96 in 2004.

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