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Newlee Family History

Newlee 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: Newlin, Newey, Bewley, Neller, Delee, Nelle, Newlove, Nedley, Nelles

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Where is the Newlee family from?

You can see how Newlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Newlee family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newlee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Newlee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newlee 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 Newlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newlee. 50% of Newlee men worked as a Farming and 100% of Newlee women worked as a Chambermaid.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    100%

What Newlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Newlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlee 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Newlee. 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 117 military records available for the last name Newlee. For the veterans among your Newlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Newlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Newlee in 1965 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newlee 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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