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Naland Family History

Naland 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: Nyland, Maland, Niland, Noland, Aland, Boland, Land, Harland, Balan

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Where is the Naland family from?

You can see how Naland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Naland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Naland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Naland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naland 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 Naland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naland. 32% of Naland men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Naland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naland were Salesman and Weaver.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Weaver
    17%

What Naland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Naland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naland 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Naland. 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 55 military records available for the last name Naland. For the veterans among your Naland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Naland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Naland in 1969 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naland 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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