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Neillan Family History

Neillan 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, Neill, Millan, Beilman, Zeilman, Neiman, Keilman, Naillon

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Where is the Neillan family from?

You can see how Neillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neillan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neillan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Neillan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neillan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neillan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Neillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neillan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Neillan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neillan. For the veterans among your Neillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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