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Newens Family History

Newens Surname Meaning

see Newnes.

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


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Where is the Newens family from?

You can see how Newens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Newens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Newens families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Newens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newens families in 1891.
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What did your Newens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newens. 91% of Newens 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
    91%
  • Retired Hwife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newens 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Newens. 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 170 military records available for the last name Newens. For the veterans among your Newens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Newens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newens in 1968 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newens 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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