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Newkirt Family History

Newkirt 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: Newkirk, Neikirk, Newport, Newbert, Newhart, Newitt, Newlin, Nesbitt

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Where is the Newkirt family from?

You can see how Newkirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newkirt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newkirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Newkirt families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Newkirt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newkirt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newkirt 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 Newkirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newkirt. 56% of Newkirt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Newkirt women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Newkirt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Newkirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newkirt 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 Newkirt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Newkirt. For the veterans among your Newkirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newkirt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Newkirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newkirt in 1973 was 23, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newkirt 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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