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Neila Family History

Neila 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: Neill, Neilan, Neild, Neils, Neira, Neil, Neily, Vila, Neal, Peil

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Where is the Neila family from?

You can see how Neila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neila family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Neila family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Neila's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Neila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neila 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 178 census records available for the last name Neila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neila 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Neila. 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 19 military records available for the last name Neila. For the veterans among your Neila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neila lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Neila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Neila in 1974 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neila 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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