Bland Family History

Bland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called Bland in Sedburgh, Yorkshire, the origin of which is uncertain. Possibly it is from Old English (ge)bland ‘storm commotion’ (from blandan ‘to blend or mingle’) with reference to its exposed situation.

The modern English adjective bland did not come into English (from Latin) until the 15th century and is therefore unlikely to have given rise to surnames.

French: nickname from Old French blant ‘flattering’ (from Latin blandus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Boland, Land, Brand, Blond, Eland, Plant, Blanc, Byland, Blend, Band

1 million record(s) for Bland

352K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
28K	Military Records
15K	Immigration Records
217K	Census and Voter Lists
759K	Member Trees

Where is the Bland family from?

You can see how Bland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 60 Bland families living in Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bland's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bland families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bland. 21% of Bland men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Bland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bland were Farm laborer and Teacher.

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

Laborer

21%

Farmer

20%

Salesman

4%

Farm laborer

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

10%

Housekeeper

7%

Cook

7%

Teacher

6%

What Bland family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 217K census records available for the last name Bland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 15K immigration records available for the last name Bland. 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.

Military Records

There are 28K military records available for the last name Bland. For the veterans among your Bland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Bland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bland in 1943 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.