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Neiler Family History

Neiler 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: Neisler, Keiler, Neller, Beiler, Seiler, Weiler, Zeiler, Neier

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Where is the Neiler family from?

You can see how Neiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Neiler family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiler's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Neiler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiler 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 Neiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neiler. 34% of Neiler men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Neiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Neiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Neiler. 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 361 military records available for the last name Neiler. For the veterans among your Neiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Neiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neiler in 1964 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiler 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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