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Neilles Family History

Neilles 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: Nelles, Nilles, Neill, Neville, Neisler, Illes, Neller, Tilles, Niles

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Where is the Neilles family from?

You can see how Neilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilles families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Neilles families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neilles families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilles 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 64 census records available for the last name Neilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Neilles. 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 Neilles. For the veterans among your Neilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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