This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nehland family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nehland Family History

Nehland 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: Newland, Netland, Neeland, Neyland, Ashland, Berland, Norland, Eland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nehland family from?

You can see how Nehland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nehland families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehland's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nehland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nehland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehland. 100% of Nehland men worked as a Painter.

View Census Data for Nehland | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Nehland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Nehland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nehland

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Nehland. 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.

View all Nehland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Nehland. For the veterans among your Nehland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nehland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nehland family history

Discover More

What is the average Nehland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Nehland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nehland in 1966 was 87, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehland 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nehland family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial