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Newhoff Family History

Newhoff 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: Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Niehoff, Verhoff, Emhoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff

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Where is the Newhoff family from?

You can see how Newhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhoff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Newhoff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhoff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Newhoff families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhoff 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 Newhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newhoff. 19% of Newhoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhoff 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Newhoff. 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 148 military records available for the last name Newhoff. For the veterans among your Newhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhoff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Newhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Newhoff in 1955 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhoff 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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