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Neleon Family History

Neleon 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: Nelson, Nelon, Neldon, Nolen, Leon, Elton, Elson, Felton, Belton

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Where is the Neleon family from?

You can see how Neleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neleon family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Neleon family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neleon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Neleon families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neleon 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 Neleon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neleon. 100% of Neleon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neleon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neleon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Neleon. For the veterans among your Neleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neleon lifespan?

Average Neleon life expectancy in 1971 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neleon 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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