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Neelan Family History

Neelan 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: Keelan, Neeman, Geelan, Neeland, Neilan, Heelan, Neenan, Newlan

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Where is the Neelan family from?

You can see how Neelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Neelan families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Neelan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neelan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neelan. 50% of Neelan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neelan women worked as a Trained Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelan 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Neelan. 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 191 military records available for the last name Neelan. For the veterans among your Neelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Neelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Neelan in 1971 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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