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Neilston Family History

Neilston 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: Neilson, Elston, Nelson, Gelston, Nilsson, Nilson, Neilsen, Hilton

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Where is the Neilston family from?

You can see how Neilston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Neilston family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilston's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Neilston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilston 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 136 census records available for the last name Neilston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Neilston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neilston. For the veterans among your Neilston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilston 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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