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Neillands Family History

Neillands 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: Newlands, Newland, Helland, Teigland, Heiland, Nieland, Hollands

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Where is the Neillands family from?

You can see how Neillands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neillands family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Neillands families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Neillands families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neillands's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Neillands families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neillands 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 111 census records available for the last name Neillands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neillands 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Neillands. 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 40 military records available for the last name Neillands. For the veterans among your Neillands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neillands lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Neillands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Neillands in 1965 was 48, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neillands 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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