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Etland Family History

Etland 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: Eland, Erland, Hetland, Netland, Eiland, Egland, Boland, Land

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Where is the Etland family from?

You can see how Etland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Etland family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Etland's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Etland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etland 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 49 census records available for the last name Etland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etland 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Etland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Etland. For the veterans among your Etland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Etland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Etland in 1964 was 91, and 89 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Etland 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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