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Neilleay Family History

Neilleay 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: Reilley, Neill, Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Neville, Belleau

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Where is the Neilleay family from?

You can see how Neilleay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilleay family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Neilleay families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Neilleay families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilleay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Neilleay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Neilleay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilleay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Neilleay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Neilleay. For the veterans among your Neilleay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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