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Newmire Family History

Newmire 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: Newmark, Fesmire, Lemire, Newkirk, Dewire, Newlin, Wetmore, Newsome

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Where is the Newmire family from?

You can see how Newmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Newmire families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newmire's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Newmire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newmire 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 Newmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newmire. 50% of Newmire men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Newmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Newmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmire 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Newmire. 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 65 military records available for the last name Newmire. For the veterans among your Newmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmire lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Newmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Newmire in 1972 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newmire 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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