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Eerland Family History

Eerland 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: Berland, Ferland, Erland, Gerland, Harland, Newland, Marland, Garland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eerland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Eerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eerland 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Eerland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eerland. For the veterans among your Eerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eerland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eerland in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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