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Neilas Family History

Neilas 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: Neilan, Neils, Vilas, Neill, Milas, Bellas, Silas, Nieblas, Mellas

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Where is the Neilas family from?

You can see how Neilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Neilas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Neilas families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neilas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Neilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Neilas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Neilas. For the veterans among your Neilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Neilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neilas in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilas 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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