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Newhook Family History

Newhook 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: Hook, Newhouse, Newbold, Newmark, Newcomb, Newsome, Neuhoff, Newborn

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Where is the Newhook family from?

You can see how Newhook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Newhook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Newhook families living in Shropshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Newhook's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Newhook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhook 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 Newhook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newhook. 100% of Newhook 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Newhook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhook 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Newhook. 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 116 military records available for the last name Newhook. For the veterans among your Newhook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhook lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Newhook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newhook in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhook 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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