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Neelands Family History

Neelands 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: Neeland, Newlands, Newland, Nieland, Netland, Kneeland, Neyland

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Where is the Neelands family from?

You can see how Neelands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelands family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neelands families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Neelands families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Neelands's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neelands families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelands 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 Neelands ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neelands. 100% of Neelands men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Neelands women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Neelands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neelands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelands 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Neelands. 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 342 military records available for the last name Neelands. For the veterans among your Neelands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelands lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neelands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neelands in 1952 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neelands

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neelands 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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