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Newns Family History

Newns Surname Meaning

see Newnes.

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


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Where is the Newns family from?

You can see how Newns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Newns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Newns families living in Cheshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Newns's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Newns families in 1891.
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What did your Newns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newns. 25% of Newns men worked as an Electrician and 81% of Newns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newns were Hairdresser and Tape Weaver.

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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

  • Electrician
    25%
  • Piano Forte Tuner repairer
    25%
  • Retired Roadman
    25%
  • Hairdresser
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Hairdresser
    2%
  • Tape Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Newns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newns 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Newns. 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 331 military records available for the last name Newns. For the veterans among your Newns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newns lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Newns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newns in 1972 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newns 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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