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Neelman Family History

Neelman 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: Neeman, Peelman, Seelman, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Elman, Bellman

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Where is the Neelman family from?

You can see how Neelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Neelman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neelman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Neelman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Neelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Neelman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neelman. For the veterans among your Neelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Neelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neelman in 1970 was 72, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neelman 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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