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Neilund Family History

Neilund 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: Newland, Heiland, Heglund, Netland, Nylund, Neeland, Neilan, Eiland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Neilund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilund 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Neilund. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Neilund. For the veterans among your Neilund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Neilund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Neilund in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 2000.

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