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Newpher Family History

Newpher 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: Nepper, Neeper, Neher, Nephew, Newmyer, Becher, Pepper, Letcher

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Where is the Newpher family from?

You can see how Newpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newpher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newpher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Newpher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Newpher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newpher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newpher 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 Newpher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newpher. 100% of Newpher men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Newpher women worked as a Topper.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%

What Newpher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Newpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newpher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Newpher. 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 166 military records available for the last name Newpher. For the veterans among your Newpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newpher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Newpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Newpher in 1962 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newpher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newpher 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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