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Neylan Family History

Neylan Surname Meaning

from Ó Nialláin see Nealon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neylan family from?

You can see how Neylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neylan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neylan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Neylan families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Neylan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neylan families in 1891.
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What did your Neylan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neylan. 100% of Neylan men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Neylan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neylan 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Neylan. 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 321 military records available for the last name Neylan. For the veterans among your Neylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neylan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neylan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neylan in 1954 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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