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Nealus Family History

Nealus 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: Neals, Nealis, Neal, Eales, Neaves, Naus, Negus, Nelms, Nealon

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Where is the Nealus family from?

You can see how Nealus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nealus family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nealus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Nealus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealus 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 151 census records available for the last name Nealus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nealus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nealus. For the veterans among your Nealus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealus lifespan?

Average Nealus life expectancy in 2001 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealus 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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