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Newburg Family History

Newburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuburg and Swedish Norwegian or Danish Nyberg.

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


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Where is the Newburg family from?

You can see how Newburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Newburg families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Newburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newburg families in 1891.
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What did your Newburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newburg. 100% of Newburg 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Newburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newburg 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Newburg. 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 Newburg. For the veterans among your Newburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newburg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Newburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Newburg in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newburg 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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