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Nealing Family History

Nealing 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: Nearing, Mealing, Newlin, Helling, Teeling, Fearing, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Nealing family from?

You can see how Nealing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nealing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nealing families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nealing's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Nealing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Nealing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealing 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nealing. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nealing. For the veterans among your Nealing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealing lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Nealing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nealing in 1975 was 75, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealing 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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