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Neiller Family History

Neiller 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: Neisler, Neller, Meiller, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Miller

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Where is the Neiller family from?

You can see how Neiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neiller family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiller's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Neiller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neiller. 100% of Neiller men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Neiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiller 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Neiller. 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 19 military records available for the last name Neiller. For the veterans among your Neiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiller lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiller 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neiller

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