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Nielans Family History

Nielans 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: Nieland, Wieland, Nieman, Niehaus, Nieblas, Rieland, Neeland, Niland

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Where is the Nielans family from?

You can see how Nielans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielans family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Nielans families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Nielans families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nielans's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Nielans families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nielans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielans 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nielans. 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 Nielans. For the veterans among your Nielans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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