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Neward Family History

Neward 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: Seward, Newgard, Newark, Newhard, Heward, Beard, Ward, Ewald, Newland

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Where is the Neward family from?

You can see how Neward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Neward families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neward 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 Neward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neward. 100% of Neward 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%

What Neward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Neward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neward 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Neward. 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 66 military records available for the last name Neward. For the veterans among your Neward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Neward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neward in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neward 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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