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Neilander Family History

Neilander 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: Newlander, Sealander, Melander, Helander, Nylander, Mailander

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Where is the Neilander family from?

You can see how Neilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neilander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Neilander families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Neilander's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Neilander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilander 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 106 census records available for the last name Neilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilander 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Neilander. 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 15 military records available for the last name Neilander. For the veterans among your Neilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Neilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neilander in 1964 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilander 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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