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Amland Family History

Amland 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: Umland, Aland, Apland, Boland, Land, Harland, Ashland, Bland, Calland

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Where is the Amland family from?

You can see how Amland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Amland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Amland family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amland's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Amland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Amland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amland 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Amland. 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 86 military records available for the last name Amland. For the veterans among your Amland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Amland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amland in 1970 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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