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Neiland Family History

Neiland Surname Meaning

from Ó Nialláin see Nealon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neiland family from?

You can see how Neiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Neiland family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiland's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Neiland families in 1841.
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What did your Neiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neiland. 100% of Neiland men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Neiland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiland 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Neiland. 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 378 military records available for the last name Neiland. For the veterans among your Neiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Neiland in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiland 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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