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Neilons Family History

Neilons 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, Nealon, Neils, Nelon, Newlon, Neilson, Wellons, Neloms

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Where is the Neilons family from?

You can see how Neilons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neilons families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilons's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neilons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Neilons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilons 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Neilons. 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 Neilons. For the veterans among your Neilons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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