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Scholand Family History

Scholand 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: Scotland, Scholar, Soland, Schlund, Schrand, Scanland, Holland

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Where is the Scholand family from?

You can see how Scholand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scholand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scholand families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scholand's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Scholand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scholand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scholand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scholand. 100% of Scholand 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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What Scholand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Scholand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholand 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Scholand. 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 101 military records available for the last name Scholand. For the veterans among your Scholand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Scholand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scholand in 1968 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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