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Newheiser Family History

Newheiser 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: Neiheisel, Newhouse, Berkheiser, Neeser, Neumeister, Olheiser, Heiser

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Where is the Newheiser family from?

You can see how Newheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newheiser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Newheiser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Newheiser families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newheiser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newheiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newheiser 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 Newheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newheiser. 100% of Newheiser 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Newheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newheiser 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Newheiser. 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 18 military records available for the last name Newheiser. For the veterans among your Newheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newheiser lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Newheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newheiser in 1983 was 89, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newheiser 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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