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Erlands Family History

Erlands Name 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: Erland, Berland, Eland, Ferland, Erlandson, Ersland, Newlands, Eiland

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Where is the Erlands family from?

You can see how Erlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlands family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erlands family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erlands's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Erlands families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlands 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 Erlands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlands. 100% of Erlands men worked as a Shoe Maker. .

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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 1940

  • Shoe Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Erlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlands 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Erlands. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Erlands. For the veterans among your Erlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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