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Newill Family History

Newill Surname Meaning

English and Irish (or Norman origin): variant of Neville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Newill family from?

You can see how Newill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Newill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Newill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newill families in 1891.
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What did your Newill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newill. 79% of Newill 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
    79%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Newill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newill 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Newill. 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 956 military records available for the last name Newill. For the veterans among your Newill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Newill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newill in 1963 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newill 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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