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Neeleman Family History

Neeleman 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: Needleman, Elleman, Veeneman, Neeman, Heileman, Peelman, Seelman

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Where is the Neeleman family from?

You can see how Neeleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeleman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neeleman family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neeleman's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Neeleman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Neeleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeleman 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 Neeleman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Neeleman. For the veterans among your Neeleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeleman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Neeleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neeleman in 1976 was 61, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neeleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeleman 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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