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Neilon Family History

Neilon 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: Neilan, Nealon, Nelon, Newlon, Neilson, Neylon, Neill, Newlin, Nelson

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Where is the Neilon family from?

You can see how Neilon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neilon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Neilon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Neilon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Neilon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilon 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 Neilon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neilon. 100% of Neilon 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Neilon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilon 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Neilon. 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 383 military records available for the last name Neilon. For the veterans among your Neilon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Neilon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neilon in 1955 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilon 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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