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Nealand Family History

Nealand 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: Newland, Netland, Neeland, Neyland, Berland, Norland, Eland, Penland

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Where is the Nealand family from?

You can see how Nealand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nealand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Nealand families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nealand's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Nealand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealand 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 Nealand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nealand. 67% of Nealand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nealand women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nealand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealand 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Nealand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 357 military records available for the last name Nealand. For the veterans among your Nealand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nealand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nealand in 1957 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealand 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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