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Herland Family History

Herland 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: Harland, Berland, Helland, Heiland, Ferland, Erland, Hegland, Hetland

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Where is the Herland family from?

You can see how Herland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Herland families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Herland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herland. 30% of Herland men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Herland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herland were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Herland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herland 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 Herland. 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 300 military records available for the last name Herland. For the veterans among your Herland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herland in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herland 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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