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Neyland Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin. Possibly also Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Neijland or Nijland topographic names from nijland nieland ‘newly cultivated land’. Compare Nyland .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Neylon, Nieland, Niland, Nelan, Noland, Kneeland, Weyland, Leyland

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Where is the Neyland family from?

You can see how Neyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Neyland families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Neyland's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Neyland families in 1840.
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What did your Neyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neyland. 28% of Neyland men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Neyland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neyland were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 445 immigration records available for the last name Neyland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neyland. For the veterans among your Neyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neyland in 1952 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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