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Neeling Family History

Neeling 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: Teeling, Keeling, Peeling, Neering, Seeling, Newlin, Helling, Etling

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Where is the Neeling family from?

You can see how Neeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neeling family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeling's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Neeling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Neeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeling 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Neeling. 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 14 military records available for the last name Neeling. For the veterans among your Neeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeling lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1992, in the United States, Neeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neeling in 1953 was 35, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeling 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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