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Erbland Name Meaning

Alsatian: topographic name for someone who lived on inherited land German Erbland. Compare Apland .

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


Similar surnames: Erland, Ersland, Ryland, Eiland, Roland, Eland, Berland, Breland

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Where is the Erbland family from?

You can see how Erbland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Erbland families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erbland's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Erbland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erbland. 30% of Erbland men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Erbland women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Erbland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Erbland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbland 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Erbland. 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 194 military records available for the last name Erbland. For the veterans among your Erbland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erbland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erbland in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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