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Kaland Family History

Kaland 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: Kalan, Maland, Aland, Koland, Kalman, Kaplan, Boland, Kazan, Land

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Where is the Kaland family from?

You can see how Kaland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kaland family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaland's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaland. 100% of Kaland men worked as a Common Laborer. .

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Kaland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaland 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Kaland. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kaland. For the veterans among your Kaland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kaland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaland in 1963 was 74, and 52 in 2003.

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