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Newlen Family History

Newlen 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, Newlon, Newlun, Nowlen, Newlan, Nolen, Ellen, Newland, Newey

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Where is the Newlen family from?

You can see how Newlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Newlen families living in Norfolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Newlen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Newlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newlen 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 Newlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newlen. 32% of Newlen men worked as a 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlen 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Newlen. 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 277 military records available for the last name Newlen. For the veterans among your Newlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Newlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Newlen in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newlen 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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