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Neyland Family History

Neyland Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin. Possibly also Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Neijland or Nijland topographic names from nijland nieland ‘newly cultivated land’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neyland family from?

You can see how Neyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Neyland families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Neyland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neyland families in 1891.
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What did your Neyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neyland. 100% of Neyland men worked as a Decorator and 100% of Neyland 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

  • Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Neyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyland 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Neyland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neyland. For the veterans among your Neyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neyland in 1952 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyland 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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