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Newcum Family History

Newcum 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: Newcom, Newsum, Newnum, Newcomb, Newham, Newcome, Mecum, Newlun

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Where is the Newcum family from?

You can see how Newcum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Newcum families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newcum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Newcum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcum 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 Newcum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newcum. 100% of Newcum men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Newcum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Newcum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcum 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Newcum. 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 138 military records available for the last name Newcum. For the veterans among your Newcum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Newcum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newcum in 1961 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newcum 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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