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Neilor Family History

Neilor 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: Nailor, Nestor, Neill, Neisler, Meylor, Mellor, Keiler, Naylor

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Where is the Neilor family from?

You can see how Neilor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neilor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Neilor family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilor's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Neilor families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Neilor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neilor. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neilor. For the veterans among your Neilor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilor lifespan?

Average Neilor life expectancy in 1977 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilor 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.

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