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Nealen Family History

Nealen 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: Nealon, Neale, Nealey, Nolen, Ellen, Neal, Newlin, Healey, Palen

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Where is the Nealen family from?

You can see how Nealen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Nealen families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nealen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nealen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealen 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 Nealen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nealen. 100% of Nealen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Nealen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nealen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Nealen. For the veterans among your Nealen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nealen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nealen in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealen 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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