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Newiss Family History

Newiss Surname Meaning

variant of Newhouse.

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


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Where is the Newiss family from?

You can see how Newiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Newiss families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newiss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newiss families in 1891.
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What did your Newiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newiss. 100% of Newiss 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Newiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newiss 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Newiss. 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 41 military records available for the last name Newiss. For the veterans among your Newiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newiss lifespan?

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