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Neilus Family History

Neilus 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: Neils, Neill, Negus, Niles, Neis, Nelms, Neilan, Neals, Neild, Neels

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Where is the Neilus family from?

You can see how Neilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neilus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neilus family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Neilus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Neilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilus 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Neilus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Neilus. For the veterans among your Neilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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