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Laind Family History

Laind 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: Land, Laine, Lind, Laino, Laird, Lain, Laing, Hain, Bain, Linde

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Where is the Laind family from?

You can see how Laind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laind family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laind families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Laind families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laind's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Laind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laind ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Laind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laind 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Laind. 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 152 military records available for the last name Laind. For the veterans among your Laind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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