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Newfer Family History

Newfer 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: Neufer, Reifer, Netter, Necker, Nester, Newey, Netzer, Ewer, Nesser

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Where is the Newfer family from?

You can see how Newfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newfer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Newfer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newfer 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 Newfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newfer. 50% of Newfer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Newfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Newfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newfer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Newfer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Newfer. For the veterans among your Newfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Newfer in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newfer 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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