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Neilland Family History

Neilland 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: Newland, Helland, Teigland, Heiland, Nieland, Felland, Yelland

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Where is the Neilland family from?

You can see how Neilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilland family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Neilland families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Neilland family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neilland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Neilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilland 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 Neilland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Neilland. For the veterans among your Neilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilland lifespan?

Average Neilland life expectancy in 1991 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilland 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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