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Newing Family History

Newing Surname Meaning

For a newcomer from Middle English neuen (Old English nēowan nīwan) ‘new’ an inflected form of New.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Newing family from?

You can see how Newing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 315 Newing families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Newing's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Newing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newing 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 Newing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newing. 18% of Newing men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Newing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newing were Old Age Pensioner and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Newing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Newing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newing 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Newing. 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 889 military records available for the last name Newing. For the veterans among your Newing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Newing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newing in 1965 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newing 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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