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Sjolander Family History

Sjolander Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sjölander): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea’ + -lander a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Sjolander family from?

You can see how Sjolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjolander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjolander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sjolander families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sjolander's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Sjolander families in 1880.
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What did your Sjolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjolander. 35% of Sjolander 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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Sjolander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sjolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjolander 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 Sjolander. 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 186 military records available for the last name Sjolander. For the veterans among your Sjolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjolander lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sjolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sjolander in 1956 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjolander 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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