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Neelon Family History

Neelon Surname 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: Neeson, Nealon, Nelon, Newlon, Neylon, Keeton, Newlin, Nelson, Mellon

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Where is the Neelon family from?

You can see how Neelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neelon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Neelon families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Neelon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neelon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Auditor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neelon. 100% of Neelon men worked as an Auditor.

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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 1921

  • Auditor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelon 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Neelon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Neelon. For the veterans among your Neelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neelon in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neelon 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.

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