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Neeland Family History

Neeland Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. Probably also an Americanized form of North German or Dutch Nieland.

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


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Where is the Neeland family from?

You can see how Neeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neeland families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neeland's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Neeland families in 1891.
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What did your Neeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neeland. 29% of Neeland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Neeland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeland were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeland 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Neeland. 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 481 military records available for the last name Neeland. For the veterans among your Neeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Neeland in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeland 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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