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Newells Family History

Newells 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: Newell, Nevells, Jewell, Sewell, Wells, Ewell, Neels, Tewell, Nevels

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Where is the Newells family from?

You can see how Newells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newells families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Newells families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Newells's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Newells families in 1891.
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What did your Newells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newells. 47% of Newells men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Newells women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Newells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newells 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Newells. 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 398 military records available for the last name Newells. For the veterans among your Newells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newells lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Newells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Newells in 1969 was 69, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newells 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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