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Newlyn Family History

Newlyn Surname Meaning

see Newling.

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


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Where is the Newlyn family from?

You can see how Newlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Newlyn families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Newlyn's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Newlyn families in 1891.
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What did your Newlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newlyn. 34% of Newlyn men worked as a Painter and 86% of Newlyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newlyn were Builders Labourer and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    34%
  • Milk Roundsman
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlyn 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Newlyn. 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 269 military records available for the last name Newlyn. For the veterans among your Newlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlyn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Newlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newlyn in 1954 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newlyn 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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