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Newnhan Family History

Newnhan 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: Newnham, Newman, Newham, Neenan, Newsham, Newlan, Newnam, Newland

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Where is the Newnhan family from?

You can see how Newnhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newnhan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Newnhan families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Newnhan's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Newnhan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Newnhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnhan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Newnhan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Newnhan. For the veterans among your Newnhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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