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Niland Family History

Niland Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian and Swedish Nyland.

Irish (Galway and Mayo): variant of Nealon.

Probably also an altered form of German or Dutch Nieland.

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


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Where is the Niland family from?

You can see how Niland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Niland families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Niland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niland families in 1891.
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What did your Niland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Niland. 67% of Niland men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Niland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niland were Ripper Colly U Ground Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Ripper Colly U Ground Heavy Wor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Niland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Niland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Niland in 1954 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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