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Neylon Family History

Neylon Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin.

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


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Where is the Neylon family from?

You can see how Neylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Neylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Neylon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Neylon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Neylon families in 1891.
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What did your Neylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Stevedore and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neylon. 50% of Neylon men worked as a Foreman Stevedore and 90% of Neylon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neylon were Dock Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foreman Stevedore
    50%
  • Dock Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neylon. 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 993 military records available for the last name Neylon. For the veterans among your Neylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neylon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Neylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Neylon in 1955 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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