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Newil Family History

Newil 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: Neil, Nevil, Newill, Lewis, Neal, Lewin, Neill, Peil, Newlin, Keil

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Where is the Newil family from?

You can see how Newil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Newil families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newil's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Newil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Newil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Newil. 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 67 military records available for the last name Newil. For the veterans among your Newil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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