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Newlan Name Meaning

Americanized form of Scandinavian Nyland .

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


Similar surnames: Newlon, Newland, Newlun, Newlin, Neilan, Newman, Newmann, Lewman

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Where is the Newlan family from?

You can see how Newlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Newlan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newlan families in 1891.
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What did your Newlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newlan. 100% of Newlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlan 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Newlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 760 military records available for the last name Newlan. For the veterans among your Newlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Newlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Newlan in 1953 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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