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Newes Family History

Newes 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: Mewes, Newey, Nemes, Neves, Nees, Tewes, Hewes, Lewis, Neve, Lees

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Where is the Newes family from?

You can see how Newes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Newes families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Newes's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Newes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newes 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 Newes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newes. 25% of Newes men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Newes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newes were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Newes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newes 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Newes. 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 319 military records available for the last name Newes. For the veterans among your Newes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Newes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newes in 1956 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newes 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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