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Newis Family History

Newis Surname Meaning

variant of Newhouse.

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


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Where is the Newis family from?

You can see how Newis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Newis families living in Somerset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Newis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Newis families in 1891.
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What did your Newis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newis. 34% of Newis men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Newis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newis were Motor Driver and Retired.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Chemical Worker (heavy)
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Worker
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Retired
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newis 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Newis. 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 199 military records available for the last name Newis. For the veterans among your Newis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Newis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newis in 1959 was 39, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newis 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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