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Neinan Family History

Neinan 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, Neenan, Neiman, Neman, Dinan, Leiman, Guinan, Reina, Newman

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Where is the Neinan family from?

You can see how Neinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neinan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Neinan families living in West Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Neinan's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Neinan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Neinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neinan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Neinan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Neinan. For the veterans among your Neinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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