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Hylland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Hylland or Hølland found in several places e.g. in Sogn with the first element derived from Old Norse hylr ‘pool in a river’.

The second element land means ‘(piece of) land or farmstead’. Compare Hyland.

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


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Where is the Hylland family from?

You can see how Hylland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hylland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hylland families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hylland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hylland families in 1880.
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What did your Hylland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hylland. 75% of Hylland men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Hylland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylland 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hylland. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hylland. For the veterans among your Hylland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hylland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hylland in 1959 was 50, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylland 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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