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Neilands Family History

Neilands 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: Newlands, Newland, Heiland, Netland, Neeland, Neilan, Eiland, Niland

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Where is the Neilands family from?

You can see how Neilands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilands family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neilands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Neilands family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilands's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Neilands families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neilands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neilands. 100% of Neilands 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Neilands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilands 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Neilands. 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 69 military records available for the last name Neilands. For the veterans among your Neilands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilands lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Neilands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neilands in 1969 was 79, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilands 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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