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Newkirk Family History

Newkirk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Nijkerk or Nieuwerkerk: habitational name from Nijkerk a city in Gelderland whose name is itself a dialect variant of Nieuwkerk or a topographic name denoting someone living at the ‘new church’.

Americanized form of German Neukirch.

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


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Where is the Newkirk family from?

You can see how Newkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newkirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Newkirk families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Newkirk's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Newkirk families in 1891.
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What did your Newkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newkirk. 21% of Newkirk men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Newkirk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newkirk were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Newkirk. 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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There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Newkirk. For the veterans among your Newkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newkirk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Newkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Newkirk in 1946 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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