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Neilan Family History

Neilan Surname Meaning

Irish (Connacht): variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin.

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


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Where is the Neilan family from?

You can see how Neilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Neilan families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Neilan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Neilan families in 1911.
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What did your Neilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neilan. 28% of Neilan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Neilan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neilan were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Neilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neilan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neilan. For the veterans among your Neilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Neilan in 1962 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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