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Neelen Family History

Neelen 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: Seelen, Keelen, Neeley, Nolen, Ellen, Seeley, Newlin, Keeven, Keelan

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Where is the Neelen family from?

You can see how Neelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neelen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Neelen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neelen. 100% of Neelen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Neelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelen 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Neelen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Neelen. For the veterans among your Neelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Neelen in 1963 was 84, and 51 in 2003.

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