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Newon Family History

Newon 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: Newton, Nelon, Newlon, Newson, Kwon, Heron, Leon, Noon, Lewin, Newlin

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Where is the Newon family from?

You can see how Newon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Newon family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newon's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Newon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newon 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 Newon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newon. 100% of Newon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Newon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newon 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Newon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Newon. For the veterans among your Newon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Newon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newon in 1975 was 50, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newon 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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