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Neleas Family History

Neleas 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: Elias, Nemes, Bellas, Neves, Nevers, Neuens, Mellas, Niles, Nelms

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Where is the Neleas family from?

You can see how Neleas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neleas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neleas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Neleas family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neleas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Neleas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Neleas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neleas 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Neleas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neleas. For the veterans among your Neleas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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