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Unland Family History

Unland Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): topographic name for someone living in or farming an area of infertile land

from Middle Low German unland ‘wasteland’.

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


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Where is the Unland family from?

You can see how Unland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Unland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Unland families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Unland's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Unland families in 1911.
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What did your Unland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Unland. 72% of Unland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Unland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unland 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Unland. 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 335 military records available for the last name Unland. For the veterans among your Unland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Unland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Unland in 1958 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unland 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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