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Neillans Family History

Neillans 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, Newland, Millan, Helland, Heilmann, Bellas, Teigland

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Where is the Neillans family from?

You can see how Neillans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neillans family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Neillans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Neillans families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neillans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neillans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Neillans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neillans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Neillans. 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 12 military records available for the last name Neillans. For the veterans among your Neillans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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