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Neilans 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.

Where is the Neilans family from?

You can see how Neilans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Neilans families living in East Lothian. This was about 62% of all the recorded Neilans's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Neilans families in 1841.

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

What Neilans family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 515 census records available for the last name Neilans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Neilans. 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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Military Records

There are 51 military records available for the last name Neilans. For the veterans among your Neilans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neilans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neilans in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

Neilans Surname Meaning

Where is the Neilans family from?

What Neilans family records will you find?

What is the average Neilans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neilans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neilans in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

590	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
51	Military Records
70	Immigration Records
515	Census and Voter Lists
789	Member Trees

590	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
51	Military Records
70	Immigration Records
515	Census and Voter Lists
789	Member Trees

Neilans Family History