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Neland Family History

Neland 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: Newland, Eland, Nyland, Deland, Nieland, Ueland, Netland, Neeland

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Where is the Neland family from?

You can see how Neland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neland families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neland's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Neland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neland. 45% of Neland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neland women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neland were Carpenter and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Neland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neland 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Neland. 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 268 military records available for the last name Neland. For the veterans among your Neland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Neland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neland in 1957 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neland 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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