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Hadland Family History

Hadland Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire Warwickshire and Northamptonshire): possibly a topographic name a form of Middle English hed-land -lond ‘headland strip of land at the edge of a field where the plow was turned’ or ‘promontory’; or from a minor place with such a name e.g. Headland in Dilwyn (Herefordshire). But the name Headland is found mainly in eastern England. Norwegian in Rogaland: from the name of several farms Old Norse hallr ‘sloping’ ‘inclining’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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

Similar surnames: Harland, Headland, Calland, Marland, Wayland, Haviland, Medland

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You can see how Hadland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hadland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hadland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Hadland families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hadland's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hadland families in 1911.

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There are 563 military records available for the last name Hadland. For the veterans among your Hadland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hadland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hadland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hadland

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hadland. 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 563 military records available for the last name Hadland. For the veterans among your Hadland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hadland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hadland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hadland in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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