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Neldon Family History

Neldon Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Neldon family from?

You can see how Neldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neldon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Neldon families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neldon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neldon families in 1891.
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What did your Neldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neldon. 50% of Neldon 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
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neldon 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Neldon. 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 341 military records available for the last name Neldon. For the veterans among your Neldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neldon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Neldon in 1951 was 38, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neldon 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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