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Newshafer Family History

Newshafer 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: Seehafer, Ulshafer, Deshazer, Newswanger, Shafer, Newbauer, Newsham

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Where is the Newshafer family from?

You can see how Newshafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newshafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newshafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Newshafer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Newshafer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Newshafer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newshafer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Newshafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newshafer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Newshafer. 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 104 military records available for the last name Newshafer. For the veterans among your Newshafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newshafer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Newshafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Newshafer in 1986 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newshafer 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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