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Newbon Family History

Newbon Surname Meaning

From Middle English newe ‘new’ + bonde ‘unfree tenant serf’. Compare New and Bond.

Some of the post-medieval bearers cited below may alternatively belong with (2).

See Newbold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Newbon family from?

You can see how Newbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Newbon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Newbon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Newbon families in 1891.
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What did your Newbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newbon. 60% of Newbon men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Newbon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbon were Stock Keeper Silk Mill and Scarf Fringer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Stock Keeper Silk Mill
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Scarf Fringer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbon 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Newbon. 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 264 military records available for the last name Newbon. For the veterans among your Newbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Newbon in 1964 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

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