The Northland surname comes from the Middle English words "north," and "land." It may have been taken on as a habitational name from the place named Norland in West Yorkshire, or it may have been a topographic name used originally from someone who came from a more northern location.
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Early Origins of the Northland family
The surname Northland was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1296 when John Northland held estates in that shire.
Early History of the Northland family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Northland research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510, 1546 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Northland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Northland Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Norland, Northland, Norlan and others.
Early Notables of the Northland family
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Migration of the Northland family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Larz Norland, who came to Iowa sometime between 1849 and 1857; John Norland, who was recorded in the census of Ontario, Canada of 1871; and Andrew Norland, who settled in Oregon in 1888..
