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Nielan Family History

Nielan 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: Nieland, Nieman, Nelan, Nilan, Neman, Millan, Wieland, Milan, Belan

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Where is the Nielan family from?

You can see how Nielan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nielan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nielan families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nielan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nielan families in 1880.
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What did your Nielan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nielan. 50% of Nielan 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nielan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Nielan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielan 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Nielan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nielan. For the veterans among your Nielan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nielan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Nielan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nielan in 1973 was 79, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nielan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nielan 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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