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Newa Family History

Newa Surname 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: Niwa, New, Neva, Neve, Na, Reza, Ness, Neal, Vela, Seda

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Where is the Newa family from?

You can see how Newa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Newa families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newa's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Newa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newa. 100% of Newa men worked as an Operator and 100% of Newa women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Newa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Newa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newa 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Newa. 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 20 military records available for the last name Newa. For the veterans among your Newa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Newa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Newa in 1962 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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