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Neiling Family History

Neiling 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: Geiling, Reiling, Seiling, Newlin, Helling, Teeling, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Neiling family from?

You can see how Neiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiling family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neiling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Neiling families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neiling's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neiling families in 1880.
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What did your Neiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neiling. 50% of Neiling men 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Neiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiling 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Neiling. 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 87 military records available for the last name Neiling. For the veterans among your Neiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Neiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neiling in 1959 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

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