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Newisom Family History

Newisom 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: Newsom, Newsome, Lewison, Nerison, Newcom, Jewison, Newson, Newsum

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Where is the Newisom family from?

You can see how Newisom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newisom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Newisom family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Newisom's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Newisom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Newisom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newisom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Newisom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newisom. For the veterans among your Newisom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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