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Neerland Family History

Neerland 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: Neeland, Newland, Berland, Norland, Overland, Ferland, Erland

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Neerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neerland 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Neerland. 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 23 military records available for the last name Neerland. For the veterans among your Neerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neerland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Neerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neerland in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

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