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Neelans Family History

Neelans Name 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: Neeland, Newland, Keelan, Nieland, Neeman, Netland, Geelan, Neilan

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Where is the Neelans family from?

You can see how Neelans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neelans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neelans family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neelans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neelans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neelans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neelans. 100% of Neelans men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Neelans women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Neelans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neelans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Neelans. For the veterans among your Neelans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Neelans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neelans in 1965 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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