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Nealis Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nellis .

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


Similar surnames: Neals, Nellis, Nelis, Neale, Neall, Mellis, Nealey, Neally, Neils

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Where is the Nealis family from?

You can see how Nealis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Nealis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nealis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nealis families in 1911.
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What did your Nealis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nealis. 100% of Nealis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Nealis. 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 Nealis. For the veterans among your Nealis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nealis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nealis in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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