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Nealin Family History

Nealin 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: Newlin, Nealon, Nealis, Berlin, Melin, Malin, Neal, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Nealin family from?

You can see how Nealin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nealin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nealin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nealin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nealin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Nealin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealin 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Nealin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nealin. For the veterans among your Nealin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nealin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nealin in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealin 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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